Is there a tool that takes daily food intake as inputs and outputs likely nutritional deficiencies? Trying to figure out the optimal meal-prep past the macro stage
Hey guys :) I just got my labs done and found a severe iron deficiency (pretty sure caused by my copper IUD/excessive bleeding) I don’t want to give up my fasting goals and lifestyle. Does anyone have any experience with fasting...
So I have been super tired and sleepy for the last weeks, really low in energy, so I went to have my blood tested and it turns out I have a very low iron level on my blood and a...
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I absolutely cannot fast for more than a day without feeling weak, tired and shaky, even with electrolytes. I suspect I may be deficient in something, but the blood tests I can get from my GP only test for a...
hi, I’m 24F 5’3 and 154lbs - i heard about this diet through a friend of mine who has had tremendous results and so I wanted to check it out. I want to lose 30 lbs in the next 2...
Would any type of fasting be beneficial to reverse anemia? I recently found out I'm iron deficient, and doc says I need to take iron supplies until they figure out the cause. I doubt it's due to diet, but may...
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I understand that for most people when you eat more fruits & vegetables your body doesn’t take in excess vitamins, but if you already have extremely little can you just eat a WHOLE lot and regain it in 1 day...
I recently came across a diet/lifestyle based on nuts and fruits that does not involve any cooking [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5jWoC_CXQ) (it's not in English). Here's my notes/summary: * Wake up at 4 am. * Do meditation and yoga. * Drink water twice before 10 am. *...
I remember reading something somewhere about how you could eat potatoes every day and the only things you would have to make up for are calcium and iron. I don't know if this is true, but this is the kind...
Is there a good app or website where I can input my current diet to check for what might be missing (Vitamins, minerals etc.)
Anyone experience twitching while doing IF? I started a month ago and since then my eyelid twitches constantly. I am so working out too. Walking on an incline an hour a day.
Just wondered how we got to know what each vitamin does in our bodies, like vitamin A for example which is supposed to be good for eye health. Wouldn't it be pretty hard to conclude this by studies? How can one...
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Which B-Vitamin are supposed to be primarily responsible for improving mental focus and energy? As far as i'm aware it's B3 and B6, especially when paired that supposedly do so. Thought?
Is it possible that a person has a very low calcium intke through food (avoiding dairy) but has a normal blood calcium level? Furthermore, is it possible that supplementing calcium for this person improves a variety of stuff (like palpitaations...
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hi everyone, I am somewhat of a beginner faster. I haven’t fasted for over 26 hours but I really wanna get into 72+ our fast. My only concern is if I follow the snake juice program, is that all you...
I have found this zinc supplement by Solgar on Amazon but I don’t know what type of zinc it is, it says: Zinc (as zinc glycinate amino acid chelate), other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate,...
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I have been doing keto and fasting for a while now but i have been dealing with some constipation of late. Is the salt water flush work and safe? I’ve always been scared of salt but I’m starting to think...
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Hi all! I’m doing a hybrid diet of Omad and 2Mad every other day. My diet consists of eggs, meat like hamburger or sausage, fish, vegetables, salads, healthy fats. What should I be taking daily for vitamins? Any...
Folate, the B vitamins etc. Im very interested to learn about this subject.
I recently discovered, mid-fast and dealing with some electrolyte deficiency, that apparently potassium is prescription only in the country I live in. I decided to end my fast on that note but I was wondering how long I could have...
For example my womens vitamin has 18 mg iron as 100% daily value. However we only absorb about 20% of iron so do the vitamins take this into account?
If you are on a lower carb nutrition plan (10% net carbs, 60% fat, 30% protein) give in to a carb craving after dinner and eat something not on your meal plan but it was a single serving (ie. 1...
Particulary men on the head?
Hi folks, I know that you can safely take a few thousand IUs of vitamin D a day but I saw a [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/foup7h/comment/flhkazz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) claiming that the daily dose shouldn't be taken all at once, though I can't find any more...
Saw someone say this online, so just wondering
I mostly meditate while fasting. I’d guess I’m not using any electrolytes. Since I do it that way is it necessary to supplement any minerals, or can I just go water? I do 7 days.
Reddit is full of people taking magnesium supplements. Are these so necessary? I see people taking them even though they reach RDI, what is your opinion about?
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I noticed that no one in the IIYFM community is talking about keeping MICRONUTRIENTS in check for overall health. Are macros and calories more important than micronutrients?
what should the ratio be so that one or other doesn't become depleted?
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If done improperly for long periods, can lead to nutritional deficiency and eating disorders which will lead to cognitive impairment. ​ What are your thoughts on this?
I’m on my 4th day of water fasting today, but still did not lose a single pound? What is happening? I’m starting to get worried something is wrong with my body. I need help from you guys! Thanks so much!...
I’m a beginner with nutrient but have been some research into vitamin k2. Basically, from what I understand, some people would benefit a lot from more k2. However, it really isn’t clear to me how we would find natural sources...
Does fasting give you headaches? What do you do about it? I’ve been doing 20:4, but at about hour 18 I start getting a headache.
Hello everyone! I have autoimmune conditions, thyroid problems and also iron deficiency and I was looking into IF coupled with no wheat/sugar/dairy to see if it could help me lower my very high inflammation markers and help me absorb iron....
I noticed on my 40 day water fast after a while distilled water became very bitter and uncomfortable to drink. But spring water was just as good as it always was. Why is that? I know truenorth center drinks distilled...
Related questions: - Are eggs a good source of fat? - Is it good to have multiple sources of fat or is it fine to stick to one? - Does not eating enough fat lead to health issues, particularly regarding the brain?
Hi there! Whats the most effective way to measure how much B12 one has? I recently heard that checking transcobalamine instead of "B12" makes more sense... what do you think? thanks in advance
Does protein enter in the bone with calcium or what exactly is this mass ?;
I was wondering what's worse, eating unhealthy / bad but within daily intake limits (lack of nutrients but no weight gain) or eating healthy but too much kcal (getting all necessary nutrients but also weight gain)? I think eating healthy but...
A lot of recommended nutrition are in terms of x grams per day. This applies to literally everything, but in reality it’s not feasible to get everything in a single day. In short, are there nutrition references anywhere that shows the...
Hey folks, Roughly how many hours does it take for you to develop 1 week's worth of meal plans (with recipes) for someone? If you're allowed to share, roughly how much do you charge an hour? Thanks
I've noticed the topic of anti nutrients popping up more and more often in my research, mostly regarding phytate/ tannins/ lectins/ saponins and how they can interfere with the bioavailability of nutrients, along with other effects. This has added yet another...
Serious marital issues. Death. Exited Military. Depression. PTSD. Insomnia. Anxiety. Trial runs of several antidepressants over a year and a half. All of this occurred within the same year but here I am, over 2 years later about 40 pounds...
Does taking B12 supplements affect dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Does it lower or raise the quantity? Can you eat foods to get B12 or is supplements best?
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I’m a 7-year ketonian who randomly decided to fast for 3 days. At day three I told myself that I’d keep going until I felt bad. I’m now on day 7 and feel great, so I’m going to continue....
Hi all, Frequently after a 3-day fast (or 2- or 4-day), my energy drops as soon as I break my fast. That appears to be a common occurrence, according to other posts I read. However, the next day after breaking...
How much magnesium do we absorb from seeds, nuts, legumes and whole grains? Because they contain phytates and the magnesium itself is bind to insoluble fiber which we can't digest. So anyone knows, do we really absorb magnesium from foods?...
Hey guys. I've been fasting with electrolytes (the usual salt, no-salt, baking soda), using magnesium supplements instead of epsom salt. Except I often get pins and needles in my hands and feet. Ive tried "Doctors BEST high absorption magnesium" as...
How do you plan meals that have balanced macro and micronutrients? I think I’ve figured out eating in a deficit, but I can’t seem to plan meals that are balanced well. For example, you read all over the place about what...
Was wondering which brands are also recommended that are relatively cheap along with which combos? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated!!
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I want to take biotin and multivitamins because I'm a bit malnourished and my hair is always falling out. I don't know which brands to take though, i get mixed answers from google. i think i need calcium and vitamin...
This doesn’t happen everyday but sometimes during the last hours of my IF (8:16) my body gets really cold. Am I missing any particular supplements? P.S I’m also on keto
Just curious if there is any better answer than “it might help.” Thanks!
Hi all, Been intermittent fasting for 2 years on a 16:8 hour eating window, plant-based diet, eating enough during the window. Did it for the cellular benefits. i.e autophagy, lipid profile, and to stay slim. I had to finally be honest with...
Heyy guys I have some questions if anyone else has had this same problem my eyesight seems getting worse day by day like my eyes focus and unfocus and I had fasted for 104 hours now could this be result...
\*Mistake - title is supposed to say anyone had pins and needles after only 24 hours\* ​ I started a fast yesterday, and right now I have pins and needles in my toes that isn't going away when I move them or...
I read the faq and couldn't find the answer to my questions. What happens when you consume 10-20% of daily value in vitamins/minerals? Let's say you're only consuming 0mg-100mg of calcium each day for 5 years, does that mean your bones...
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Whenever I fast I always try to do a full water fast (only water strictly) and this normally lasts for minimum 2 weeks to my longest 8 weeks. I want to know if this is dangerous cause I don’t consult...
I am in my 90h out of 120h, everything is good except I always crave sweets(chocolate, pastry with chocolate, mostly everything with chocolate in it, but other sweets as well) in my fasts. I overcome it but it makes me...
This spring I was exploring fasting a bit, just curious to see what it would do for my body. I didn't want to loose weight and I don't fast anymore (just intermittent fasting). Two months after my 72h water fast I...
Did they know that it was from vitamin c deficiency? Could they have extracted and carried vitamin c with them to avoid the problem?
If someone ate a large enough variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds couldn't they possibly meet all of these needs? Or are there some nutrients we simply can't get outside of meat/animal products?
I, female, tried intermittent fasting before and things were fine and my body responded well to it, but now I'm back to try it again but I have health problems such as calcium deficiency, low hemoglobin, and also I suffer...
Im working on my diet but if my eating window is smaller and i still eat the way I was, wouldn’t that reduce my weight. This might be a stupid question but im just starting out.
are supplements considered as breaking the fast? i take: \--a multivitamin (with minerals) \--lutein \--something that's supposed to curb sugar cravings, bought it OTC from a pharmacy ​ tia <3
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
I have to lose about 55 pounds. Will Intermittent Fasting work to make me lose all of the weight, or does it stop working at some point?
Hi - I am looking for any reputable information about the **ketogenic diet & its impact on adrenals.** I'd be extremely grateful for any *reputable* articles/websites that discuss this, I'm searching myself but not coming across anything hugely persuasive yet, but...
Hi All, What does this sub think about the efficiency of Multivitamins (both in a tablet form & dissolvable form)? I have seen various arguments of people and experts claiming they are not effective and majority of it is discarded...
[Yesterday](https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/satuz1/what_are_the_most_common_micronutrients/) the talk was about vegetarians/vegans. Let's reverse the question! And please, PLEASE provide data to support your claims... I'll start with [this report](https://www.inspq.qc.ca/sites/default/files/publications/931_rapportnutritionadultes.pdf) (Summary [here](https://www.inspq.qc.ca/pdf/publications/983_NutritionResume_FNL.pdf), both in French), which states that for adults in Quebec (traduction libre): - A very small proportion...
Hello all, It seems nowadays everyone is sharing threads on supplement stacks and how important they are great for preventing inflammation and the oxidative stress that occurs in our bodies. I know there are studies that show that a lot of...
I'm reading about magnesium and the role it plays in our body and I'm struggling to decide whether or not I should supplement with it. There seems to be conflicting evidence on what to do. On one hand, I should take...
How could you help recover muscles, while on ketosis? Unless isometric workouts would play a role in muscle recovery, I’m not sure. Any help?
Which way is faster to lose and keep weight off? OMAD or a weekly 36? Or does it matter as long as it's fewer calories in than out at the end of the week?
Anyone have a preferred vitamin regimen to go with on fasting days? I see people say different things they take but I’m wondering if there is a go to vitamin set that could go with to start with. ...
Haven't taken my blood pressure since starting IF (just a couple of months) but was disappointed to see that my systolic pressure is quite a bit higher now...has anyone else seen this? I thought having dropped 10 pounds (normal weight)...
20F , 168cm , 58kg I have been doing 18:6 , sometimes 19:5 for about 2 weeks now. I’ve noticed that when I get up in the morning, my eyes go black (low iron?) And it takes like 1 minute for...
Just for curiousity. Would you persist having headaches or is it quickly life threatning?
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Not eating something because you are not familiar with it.
Is this true?
Hi all, I am relatively new to IF and seeking some advice. My current routine is working out between 8 - 9:30 am, breaking my fast at 10am with a good post workout meal and eating to hit my nutrient...