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fireball1970
fireball1970 Posts: 38 Member
edited November 25 in Social Groups
I don't have a proper computer at home right now, so I haven't been able to do as much research as I would like. I've increased my number for sodium to 3000. Except for being overweight I'm in good health, excellent blood pressure, no medications or sodium restrictions.

What is the average sodium intake for low carb diets? Is 3000 ok? I realize this may be subjective.

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  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    I consider 2000 min and 3000 max but do not sweat the numbers unless I have concerns.
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    I think between 3000 - 5000 is fine as long as you're not having low sodium symptoms.
  • wabmester
    wabmester Posts: 2,748 Member
    Phinney and Volek say 5000 mg. I struggle to get even close to that, so usually I just choke down enough salt to reduce symptoms. The more carbs you eat, the less ketones you dump, and the less sodium you need to replenish, so if you get bored eating too much salt, you can increase your carbs instead. :)
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    I'm generally around 5000 during adaption or readaption, 3000 mg during normal execution.
  • fireball1970
    fireball1970 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks everyone. As always you guys are THE BEST !!
  • daylitemag
    daylitemag Posts: 604 Member
    Holy crap! I need to pay closer attention to this for sure. I've only been going Low Carb for a week and haven't paid attention to sodium. I just checked and for the day I'm at 619mg. I'm not sure what to do. So far I haven't noticed any negative consequences but perhaps that is only a matter of time. I'd sure appreciate any advice on how to get enough sodium and/or what are the negative impacts from not consuming enough.
  • fireball1970
    fireball1970 Posts: 38 Member
    I was getting a bad headache. Everyone told me I needed more sodium & it helped a lot.
  • daylitemag
    daylitemag Posts: 604 Member
    fireball1970 wrote: »
    I was getting a bad headache. Everyone told me I needed more sodium & it helped a lot.

    Thanks. I will watch for that.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    daylitemag wrote: »
    I'd sure appreciate any advice on how to get enough sodium and/or what are the negative impacts from not consuming enough.

    You may potentially experience headaches, weakness, dizziness, etc. Best advice: SALT EVERYTHING YOU CAN!! lol Seriously. :) Buy the cheap ram noodle packs (5 for $1.00 at the .99 cent store), then toss the noodles and mix up and drink the broth flavor packet 1-2 times per day. It's high in sodium.
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    Bouillon cubes and water, dill pickles and salt everything
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