Hello all, In every description and article I read it is mentioned magnesium citrate is better absorbed, so that is being preferred. What I can't find is: how much better absorbed (what extent) the citrate, compared for example to...
Hi can I take magnesium after my fast begins and before sleep? Also what kind of magnesium do you recommend?
Im tired of buying the wrong stuff.
I tried finding studies on the perils of magnesium supplementation but found none, all evidence points to magnesium being awesome. Am I missing something? edit: magnesium heavy diet being one that consists of beans, oats, dark leafy greens, dark chocolate etc....
Occasionally taking in some extra Magnesium supplement to help me out when Magnesium level is too low, also it appears that helps out wife during menstrual period. Product is from a big body builder company, fair pricing. What I know...
coconut water is supposed to be a great source of magnesium, but it contains nearly as much calcium, and they "fight" each other to get absorbed. so, do we actually *absorb* the magnesium from coconut water?
PS - I had done a 15 day fast with the three electrolytes but still felt fatigue and palpitations. Thinking of changing my source.
I decided to try some Epsom salts in water (I didn’t want the first time to be during my fast in case it made me nauseous or something). No nausea, but it was the grossest thing I’ve ever drank aside...
Will magnesium glycinate break a long term water fast? If so what type is best? What about magnesium citrate?
So I recently learned that eating a lot of refined sugar (fructose in particular) depletes your reserves of certain vitamins and minerals (i.e Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C and vitamin D). Yet fruits are very high in fructose, so now i'm...
I read on the internet that taking more than 450mg of magnesium can be harmful or even cause an overdose. So how come 500mg magnesium pills exist? I have 250mg pills and it says to take 2 a day.
I’m on my almost 3rd day of dry fasting and my arms are starting to numb and I’m getting cramps in my legs. I was wondering if I can take magnesium supplements whilst I fast? Thank you for any help!...
Hey everyone! Does anyone use “Natural Calm” for their magnesium supplement in water? It says it has 0 calories on the label, but it has a flavor. I dug a little deeper into the internet and it says there is .015 grams...
Hi there! I am planning to do 72 hour fast and looking into magnesium supplements but very confused due to the ingredients list and unsure of the efficacy of brands. Does anyone have experience with a good vegetarian magnesium supplement (in...
Did some random research about different vitamins and minerals and what the best moment of the day is to take them. One of the first articles that came up on google says not to take these three together? It says...
I’m the back i get 1g of fat, 2g or total carbohydrates and less than 1 gram of protein. I can’t swallow these in a fast right? If not what can I get that gives me magnesium but no Cals...
Quick searches show toasted sesame seeds have about 350mg of magnesium per 100 grams. But tahini, which is almost only made of sesame seeds only has about 85mg per 100 grams. Something seems wrong to me. Anybody have any knowledge...
so i just watched a youtube video and even though ive seen people say electrolytes are needed for a fast, i wasn't sure what to do. but in the comment someone said magnesium is an electrolyte. is this true? should...
Hello, I successfully finished 3 days fasting with salt only. Now I want to try 5 days and then 7 days. Potassium: [https://www.iherb.com/pr/now-foods-potassium-citrate-pure-powder-12-oz-340-g/69741](https://www.iherb.com/pr/now-foods-potassium-citrate-pure-powder-12-oz-340-g/69741) Serving size 1/4 tsp, 448mg, which means \~2 tsp needed Magnesium: [https://www.iherb.com/pr/doctor-s-best-high-absorption-magnesium-100-chelated-with-albion-minerals-100-mg-240-tablets/16567](https://www.iherb.com/pr/doctor-s-best-high-absorption-magnesium-100-chelated-with-albion-minerals-100-mg-240-tablets/16567) Each tablet is 100mg, which...
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"It is magnesium that controls the fate of potassium and calcium in the body. If magnesium is insufficient, potassium and calcium will be lost in the urine and calcium will be deposited in the soft tissues (kidneys, arteries, joints, brain,...
Or would they best be taken if separate? I know the Vitamin D+K2 should always be together and preferably in the morning as it may disrupt sleep, and the magnesium at night as it can aid sleep. Or do studies show...
My current magnesium (citrate) is not going down well. Any recommendations for good magnesium supplements which doesn't cause gut issues. I think I would do best with a capsule. And preferably no fillers or anything.
I just can't do the baking soda so I have been mixing up one teaspoon of pink salt and one teaspoon of potassium in 2L and then supplementing magnesium by capsules. I drink the entire 2 liters daily. Not active...
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...
Since magnesium content isn’t always listed, I want to be sure I’m buying the right frozen spinach. I worry some cooked/frozen spinach has been stripped of its nutritional content. Are there certain processing methods I should find or certain brands...
Over the past couple months I've read everywhere online that magnesium oxide is the most poorly absorbed form of magnesium out there. I went ahead and believed this but just a couple minutes ago I ran into this article that...
I’m 2 days into a 12 day fast. I’m currently taking sodium chloride (Celtic Sea Salt), potassium chloride and Magnesium Sulfate. Do I need to worry about zinc, calcium, Thiamine, iodine etc?
It's relatively hard to get potassium chloride and magnesium sulphate where I live. I am about to order some online, but it might take 3-5 days for delivery. However I want to get started on my fast immediately, so I've made...
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?...
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...
I decided I wanted to start intermediate fasting to help my weight loss. I’ve been over weight for years and looking back on my fitness pictures, I really have let myself go. I’m currently on 36 hours and I’m not...
TL DR: can I have a multivitamin for my magnesium requirement on an empty stomach? I've been gradually progressing in my IF journey and I'm still wondering if I'll make it to multi day fasts. Here is a summary so...
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?
I've read that those 4 nutrients are related and need to be balanced... So supplementing one... for example Vitamin D, would be the best if the rest are also added? Is it really true? What do you think would be the...
Title says it all really, I've been doing OMAD for two months, and comfortably for one month. I'm looking to explore longer fasts and really wanna do it right. It seems that refeeding is something that is a little overblown...
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For example, according to [Healthline](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-dosage#types), 19-30 yo men need 400 mg, and women need 310 mg. So, eg, a 5’ 10 athletic muscular woman has the same requirements as 5’ 0 petite woman, but needs less than, say, a 5’ 5...
I am trying to fast for 14 days I weigh 186 pounds. How much magnesium potassium and sodium do I need, and can I take it in pill form? I’m doing this to lose weight. Is there any other supplements...
Just salt on everyday or just after the second? And is pink Himalayan salt ok for 3 days?
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.
Lo Salt is the best electrolyte supplement with no useless additives. Lo salt has all natural potassium chloride, sodium, and magnesium, all 0 calories which will not stop Autophagy. I think its the easiest way to start safe longterm water...
So when I do a 72 h fast I have trouble falling asleep. Someone else got this problem and if yes what is your solution.
How much do you like to take? And when? Edit: To be clear:. My hope is to feel full more often on fasting days,. so I resist the temptation to eat. (I often break my fast 'early').
I do OMAD every time, and I recently decided to start extended fasting(48 and 72 hours), and I could only sleep for 4 to 5 hours max. Does anyone have a similar experience?
What supplements do you guys use for magnesium and potassium? Regular electrolyte pills tend to lowball on both and I'm looking for a higher dose. I know No-salt is an option but it tastes horrible.
I’ve heard that some minerals inhibit others’ absorption. Do you have info on this?
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If a person consumes around 8,000-10,000 mg of potassium per day, how much sodium he can eat safely?
Not sure which to purchase and I don’t think my salt water is cutting it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm currently starting my fast and reading up as much as I can. I was curious on the best ways to get my sodium and potassium. Currently in my house. I already have no salt which is the potassium salt...
So I’m on day 2 and was wondering how you can avoid/lessen the headaches everyone talks about during day 3/4?
Hi guys. Let me preface this by saying that I know IF is pretty good for you and I'm in no way trying to discredit it. I've been doing IF for about a month and a half and I really...
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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)...
Hey all, I just started with IF and I've been doing 12-16 hour fasts for the past couple weeks, barring 5 days when I've eaten normally. Nothing too extreme. I've lost 5 lbs so far. But god I have been so...
Asking cause I took some powdered stuff for magnesium and potassium and it say on the nutritonal table 4.8 carbs of which 7.2 mg is sugar. I only saw later cause on the box it says zero sugar :/
I'm on day 14 of a 30 day fast and all is going pretty well. The snake juice recipe has allowed me to go further than ever before. That said, for those who are interested, there is a...
Hello I just started my water fast I don't have an end date in mind I'll keep fasting as long as I can My weight is 101.2kg and my goal is 70kg I'm going to use this electrolytes (in the pictures) Do you recommend something else? Should...
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Some says 1tsp some says 200-400mg, so I need to know cuz im after 5 days out of 30
I am doing a water fast and am attempting to do so for 40 days. In addition to not consuming any calories, I want to have a fit life. I plan on going to the gym every other day for...
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,...
So I want to point out that I am from India and the typical brands of electrolytes have dextrose or some other sugars and are not zero calorie. Also I request for some guidance if I need to take any...
On Reddit it says the official recipe for a Snake Juice is - 1/2 tsp sodium chloride (table/himalayan) - 1 tsp potassium (NoSalt or Nu-Salt) - 1 tsp sodium bicarbonate...
Hi, I used to be able to do 14 day fasts (no food, just salty water). However, I have become more fat, and now when I get to 48h mark, I get dizzy and weak. Also, when...
Can I take B vitamins with snake juice? Can I add magnesium to my snake juice ? Creatine ? Do I consume protien isolate in refeed?? After 72hr fast, If i consume my meal within hour of about 500cal wont...
I seem to be really tensing my jaw. I decided to do IF because I need to lose about 20lb because I’ve gotten into the worst habit of snacking on around 600calories of snacks (chocolate) every single day since Covid...
I take some vitamine pills (capsules) in the morning. I was wondering whether this breaks my fast. Can't find on the bottle whether they contain calories
So far I have lost 20lbs. I weighed 326 when I started. Trying to get under 300 for the first time in years. My goal is to fast till the 18th. It’s time for me to take supplements so I...
Maybe I'm just dumb I have a hard time finding pure electrolyte supplements that do not contain sweets. As recommendations? I'm open to buying online from other countries.
I’m 64 hours into my (hopefully) 21 day fast. Not only am I not eating food, I am not drinking alcohol. I have an alcohol use issue and drink alone 6 days a week. I have been nonstop thinking of...
I am using Himalayan salt for the first time and at almost the halfway point of my fast, it really makes a difference--just one crystal has an uplifting, energizing effect. I see how people can manage the longer fasts using...
Ask any simple question you like, nothing is too stupid. Here is a nice writeup from Dr. Fung about the history of fasting and some general pointers and guidelines. I encourage anyone to read it. https://idmprogram.com/fasting-a-history-part-i/
I take fish oils and Curcumim/ginger/piperine supplements at the moment.
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What’s the best way to track my electrolyte usage? I don’t want to under-do my electrolytes but I also don’t want to over-do them! Help!
Hello i will be attempting a 5 day fast to try and see if my body heals my hemorrhoids. A key thing is to make sure i don't have a bm and not eating will ensure that right? Any tips?...
Sorry for the stupid question, but I didn't find it answered yet. Neither the website nor the package give any indication as to how many calories/macros a tablet contains, however I found at least one alcohol listed in the ingredients....
Hey everyone! This is my first post here. I’ve done extended fasts for the past 3 years but without dieting discipline and mostly for detoxing/healing my body. This time I’m focusing a bit more on weight loss. Last week I did...
This shit tastes gross. It’s not overwhelmingly bad but does anyone have any advice on how to make it taste better? Mio?
I'm making this post to mark my journey and join a supportive community. Today is day 1 of my ambitious 30 day water fast! I'm so hyped because I know my body needs this and I feel like it's going...
There is an influx of info online, but none of it is helpful
For context: I drink plenty of water each day, and 1 tbsp of pink Himalayan salt once a day. I am very active and have a lot to do during the day. Since 2 days ago I noticed myself starting to become...
I'm on day 5 of a 21-day water-fast. My muscles feel a bit weak, especially in my legs. Is this normal, and if so, does it get better in a few days? I'm drinking plenty of water, with added salt and...
I either have headaches from dehydration or I take too much and get diarrhea. In about 1 liter of water I have 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2tsp potassium chloride, and throughout the day I get in about 200-300mg magnesium. I...
1: laxatives like magnesium to clear you out before fasting 2: adequate electrolyte hydration leading up fast, tons of him salt, potassium salt, magnesium salt 3: being in mild ketosis at start of fast helps transition 4:...
I recently started intermittent fasting(10pm to 1:00 pm). So I workout in the afternoon. Break the fast with 1/2 a whey protein as a pre workout. But I am struggling to lift heavy (the very weights I used to lift...
Just wondering if anyone has a good link that compares potassium levels in people fasting by days fasted. I've tried looking for papers online but haven't found a good one. Anyone reckon I would have a noticeable decreasei in potassium...
Hey everyone! I'm on the 9th day of my fast, however these past few days I have had such low energy and am not feeling very good. I take magnesium and potassium supplements. Is there anything I'm missing or is this...
Can I just use sugar free pediatlye? and perhaps cut out my magnesium tablet? I take 1/2 a tab of magnesium glycinate a day 200mg. 45%. A centrum multi v 15% calcium, 24% magnesium. I take ashwaganda daily with powdered...
I'm 68 hours into water fasting and am dizzy and shaky. I feel good other than that. Has anyone else had this?
Generally folks in this group say drink your electrolytes cuz pills will burn your belly, but everyone also seems to take magnesium and multivitamins in pill form. Just wondering why some I pills are cool with a fasting gut and...
Is it worth putting chia seeds in my yogurt or oatmeal? What are the benefits? Or can I do without them?
So I'm on day 13 of 21 of my fast and for the last 5 days my weight has gone on an upwards trend of 5kg gained :/ Now I did drink a lot of himalayan salt water in the first...
I drink about a gallon and a half of water a day with salt magnesium and potassium. I really don’t pee a lot it just comes out my butt like I drank glycolax before a colonoscopy. I am 140 hours...