The big culprit here is the low carb diet which leads to electrolytes loss through various mechanisms, and that includes calcium. Improved electrolyte balance has been the biggest noticeable benefit of getting adequate carbs. This for me leads to better sleep, less susceptibility to dehydration, and healthier resting heart rate.
For anyone skeptical about salt PLEASE read this comment, Jay and Mike are 100% right I have personally been hospitalized 4 times in my life for dehydration headaches. I am extremely fit and eat 0 processed foods. Used to compete in powerlifting. When you eat very clean foods there is not a lot of sodium compared to eating processed foods. So you have to add salt back in to your diet! Especially if you train hard and sweat often. A terrible diet tends to have more sodium people don’t realize that a clean diet does not have much in comparison. Every single time I went to the hospital for these massive headaches all they would do is give me an IV full of Saline solution!!! They never told me that what I was experiencing was Hyponatremia. Which is a form of dehydration where there is too little sodium in your blood. If you have hypothyroidism as well that also impacts how much salt you need. Which is probably why I had so many issues with this. I know add 1g (1,000mg) of salt to my water every morning and if I train I usually have another 1g. Since increase my carb intake I will now do upwards of 3g a day. I never get headaches and if I do have a slight 1 I do 1g of salt and it usually goes away. A few weeks ago I had another massive migraine and this was after increasing my carbs to 400g a day which probably increased my sodium demand and I was able to REVERSE my headache without going to the hospital by taking 8g of sodium over the course of 4 hours. Super scary moment, but sodium is no joke you have to make sure you are getting enough!
You are absolutely right, your body needs adequate amounts of sodium. If I don't consume enough salt, I feel like fainting and have super low blood pressure and heart rate. I'm so fed up with modern health advice.
What I think really needs to be emphasized more are specific scenarios where hyponatremia and dehydration are more likely to occur and draw contrast to the average person doing recreational activity of the person who is unfortunately not exercising much at all and does/has a very sedentary job, as these are very different cases and should not be considered equivalent. High blood pressure effects over 1.3 billion people worldwide and consumption of ultra-processed foods rich with sodium and low in potassium are a key driver in hypertension. There is a linear relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure, with a 2022 meta-analysis published by Ma and colleagues in the new England journal of medicine stating every 1 gram of sodium excreted per day raises risk of cardiovascual disease by 18%. Multiple other meta-analysis have supported a similar direction of sodium and blood pressure with potassium salt substitutes showing blood pressure improvements in numerous trials meta-analyses as well. Point being, the average person, is likely taking in too much sodium as it is and doesn't need more. Higher Sodium intakes have also been linked to gastric cancers and also dimentia (likely from the elevated blood pressure). Athletes and manual laborers who may sweat profusely likely need the additional sodium to preserve plasma sodium concentrations, but the recreational exerciser who maybe lifts and does cardio 2-6 days per week in a climate controlled environment for instance, is very unlikely to need additional sodium. The physiology discussed sounded accurate me, but more nuance into specific scenarios is warranted as the person listening may not make the distinction themselves.
a few yrs ago i was diagnosed with SIADH...the tratment was increase salt( teaspoon) and diminish water intake to about 6 glasses....i use juice of one lemon, water, t salt, T acv......i am an almost 80 yr old female......my question/concern is will this aggravate the kidneys, which are also part of the SIADH? thanks i have had hypothyroidism half my life treated with 100mg Levothyroxin.....also am prediabetic and somewhat high bp.... i am slowly adapting to the peat esque approach to nutrition and bio energetic approach....have been listening to education along those lines here on fb....thanks for any feedback
What are the best sources of potassium and magnesium? If i want to buy potassium what are the best for health and the best magnesium with stomach issues. Thank you for all your work 🧡
We discussed how to gauge your optimal salt intake in the full episode that this clip is from (ua-cam.com/video/PWr-KNSwhbM/v-deo.html) and went through optimal sodium intake based on the research in this episode: ua-cam.com/video/ppKtLGu-esQ/v-deo.html. As was mentioned in other comments here, salting to taste is a good start and keeping an eye on symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
I was just talking to a friend the other day about how we used to carry around gallon jugs of water because we thought drinking tons of water would make us skinny 🤦♀
We discussed how to gauge your optimal salt and water intake in the full episode that this clip is from (ua-cam.com/video/PWr-KNSwhbM/v-deo.html) and went through optimal sodium intake based on the research in this episode: ua-cam.com/video/ppKtLGu-esQ/v-deo.html. Drinking and salting to thirst/taste is a good start and keeping an eye on symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
This is what health podcasts are these days. Just a lot of gum flapping about specific biological processes independent of the holistic picture, meant to keep us on edge, confused, and eager to click for more.
“ The Salt Fix” by Dr. James DiNicolantonio highly recommend. He is a Doctor of Pharmacy and Cardiovascular Researcher Scientist. I borrowed the book from library ( USA). Even the book will not tell you how much salt you need, it’s not such thing like fixed amount of salt, but generally speaking it is more than officially recommended. Salt to taste is a good starting point on salt journey to health. Personally I do not drink plain water anymore. Wish you the best.
We discussed how to gauge your optimal salt intake in the full episode that this clip is from (ua-cam.com/video/PWr-KNSwhbM/v-deo.html) and went through optimal sodium intake based on the research in this episode: ua-cam.com/video/ppKtLGu-esQ/v-deo.html. As was mentioned in other comments here, salting to taste is a good start and keeping an eye on symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
The big culprit here is the low carb diet which leads to electrolytes loss through various mechanisms, and that includes calcium. Improved electrolyte balance has been the biggest noticeable benefit of getting adequate carbs. This for me leads to better sleep, less susceptibility to dehydration, and healthier resting heart rate.
Yeah definitely, eating enough carbohydrates is a huge factor when it comes to electrolyte balance
Lower carb has my heart rate around 80-90 all the time. Adequate carbs have my resting heart rate around 55-65
For anyone skeptical about salt PLEASE read this comment, Jay and Mike are 100% right
I have personally been hospitalized 4 times in my life for dehydration headaches.
I am extremely fit and eat 0 processed foods. Used to compete in powerlifting.
When you eat very clean foods there is not a lot of sodium compared to eating processed foods. So you have to add salt back in to your diet! Especially if you train hard and sweat often. A terrible diet tends to have more sodium people don’t realize that a clean diet does not have much in comparison.
Every single time I went to the hospital for these massive headaches all they would do is give me an IV full of Saline solution!!!
They never told me that what I was experiencing was Hyponatremia. Which is a form of dehydration where there is too little sodium in your blood.
If you have hypothyroidism as well that also impacts how much salt you need. Which is probably why I had so many issues with this.
I know add 1g (1,000mg) of salt to my water every morning and if I train I usually have another 1g. Since increase my carb intake I will now do upwards of 3g a day.
I never get headaches and if I do have a slight 1 I do 1g of salt and it usually goes away. A few weeks ago I had another massive migraine and this was after increasing my carbs to 400g a day which probably increased my sodium demand and I was able to REVERSE my headache without going to the hospital by taking 8g of sodium over the course of 4 hours. Super scary moment, but sodium is no joke you have to make sure you are getting enough!
I get a stress response every night with clear urine (hypo), gets noticeably worse when I drink water, and salt before bed is what I need to sleep
This is such an important topic! Thank you!
You are absolutely right, your body needs adequate amounts of sodium. If I don't consume enough salt, I feel like fainting and have super low blood pressure and heart rate. I'm so fed up with modern health advice.
What I think really needs to be emphasized more are specific scenarios where hyponatremia and dehydration are more likely to occur and draw contrast to the average person doing recreational activity of the person who is unfortunately not exercising much at all and does/has a very sedentary job, as these are very different cases and should not be considered equivalent. High blood pressure effects over 1.3 billion people worldwide and consumption of ultra-processed foods rich with sodium and low in potassium are a key driver in hypertension. There is a linear relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure, with a 2022 meta-analysis published by Ma and colleagues in the new England journal of medicine stating every 1 gram of sodium excreted per day raises risk of cardiovascual disease by 18%. Multiple other meta-analysis have supported a similar direction of sodium and blood pressure with potassium salt substitutes showing blood pressure improvements in numerous trials meta-analyses as well. Point being, the average person, is likely taking in too much sodium as it is and doesn't need more. Higher Sodium intakes have also been linked to gastric cancers and also dimentia (likely from the elevated blood pressure). Athletes and manual laborers who may sweat profusely likely need the additional sodium to preserve plasma sodium concentrations, but the recreational exerciser who maybe lifts and does cardio 2-6 days per week in a climate controlled environment for instance, is very unlikely to need additional sodium. The physiology discussed sounded accurate me, but more nuance into specific scenarios is warranted as the person listening may not make the distinction themselves.
a few yrs ago i was diagnosed with SIADH...the tratment was increase salt( teaspoon) and diminish water intake to about 6 glasses....i use juice of one lemon, water, t salt, T acv......i am an almost 80 yr old female......my question/concern is will this aggravate the kidneys, which are also part of the SIADH? thanks i have had hypothyroidism half my life treated with 100mg Levothyroxin.....also am prediabetic and somewhat high bp.... i am slowly adapting to the peat esque approach to nutrition and bio energetic approach....have been listening to education along those lines here on fb....thanks for any feedback
Thnaks.
What are the best sources of potassium and magnesium? If i want to buy potassium what are the best for health and the best magnesium with stomach issues. Thank you for all your work 🧡
Potassium isnt great as a supplement as it can cause intestine damage, best from diet
Dried fruit, like figs or dates.
I just drink coconut water occasionally. It also has some magnesium. Other than that bananas or avocado
fruits for potassium and some magnesium. for magnesium, arguably leafy greens if you can tolerate and cook them.
Fruit, dairy, root vegetables, other cooked vegetables
Plain filtered water makes me go pee alot in like 30 min. Water with salt, potassium, magnesium, sugar stays inside for quite a while longer
How to know you get enough salt?
you shouldn't have electrolyte imbalance symptoms and hyponatremia symptoms
Taste.
We discussed how to gauge your optimal salt intake in the full episode that this clip is from (ua-cam.com/video/PWr-KNSwhbM/v-deo.html) and went through optimal sodium intake based on the research in this episode: ua-cam.com/video/ppKtLGu-esQ/v-deo.html. As was mentioned in other comments here, salting to taste is a good start and keeping an eye on symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
I was just talking to a friend the other day about how we used to carry around gallon jugs of water because we thought drinking tons of water would make us skinny 🤦♀
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So what is the correct ratio? How much water? We're mostly hearing half our body weight in ozs. 🤷♀️
We discussed how to gauge your optimal salt and water intake in the full episode that this clip is from (ua-cam.com/video/PWr-KNSwhbM/v-deo.html) and went through optimal sodium intake based on the research in this episode: ua-cam.com/video/ppKtLGu-esQ/v-deo.html. Drinking and salting to thirst/taste is a good start and keeping an eye on symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
It seems like everything we do in life is incorrect. Lol.
Everything you do not me
Like you eat high fat and i eat low fat. I’m right you are wrong.
I have yet to see anyone eat a low fat diet. Still searching…..
so how much salt or sodium do we need per day?
This is what health podcasts are these days. Just a lot of gum flapping about specific biological processes independent of the holistic picture, meant to keep us on edge, confused, and eager to click for more.
“ The Salt Fix” by Dr. James DiNicolantonio highly recommend. He is a Doctor of Pharmacy and Cardiovascular Researcher Scientist. I borrowed the book from library ( USA). Even the book will not tell you how much salt you need, it’s not such thing like fixed amount of salt, but generally speaking it is more than officially recommended. Salt to taste is a good starting point on salt journey to health. Personally I do not drink plain water anymore. Wish you the best.
We discussed how to gauge your optimal salt intake in the full episode that this clip is from (ua-cam.com/video/PWr-KNSwhbM/v-deo.html) and went through optimal sodium intake based on the research in this episode: ua-cam.com/video/ppKtLGu-esQ/v-deo.html. As was mentioned in other comments here, salting to taste is a good start and keeping an eye on symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
@@DyrnwynExactly. They are trying to sound smarter than science, but the science has already there since the 60s.
@JFwellness Thanks, Jay! I love your stuff! I feel so much better after switching to a bioenergetic way of eating!
Someone is growing their hair
It's actually just a clip from an older episode
He needs to eat rice 3 times a day and no fats.
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