Water retention: For some of us, it's a pain in the....
Options
Replies
-
I know I'm dehydrated and low on sodium if I start to get a sticky feeling in my mouth... or if my urine output is not light enough... Otherwise I just drink when thirsty.
Since you're taking calcium, I hope you take K2, and if you don't get enough sun, D3 also. D3 helps calcium absorb, K2 helps them both get where they need to go, magnesium/potassium help them get into the bones, and boron and zinc keep them there... It's such a balance.0 -
0
-
I drink till my urine is really light in color, then I know I am hydrated. I don't usually struggle to reach this point. I usually also include a cup of broth daily, to ensure my sodium intake is met.0
-
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »
D3 is the bioavailable form of D. You have D in your multi. It's a bit low if you've ever been deficient in vitamin D aka the "sunshine vitamin." This has the form K which is generally K1 in the US. K2 is found mainly in grassfed meats and dairy naturally and is the converted part of K1.
Here is an article that explains the differences a little, but it's very light on actual info... http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24049950
This is my favorite resource on K2 - https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2016/12/09/the-ultimate-vitamin-k2-resource/
There are a number of brands available over in the UK, Solgar, Life Extension, etc... K2 is actually what helps get the Calcium and D out of your blood and into your bones...1 -
Here are some great links discussing sodium needs. Perhaps not in every case, but usually in low carb, I'd even say almost always... increasing sodium is necessary due to the reduction of insulin which plays a role in sodium retention. You simply don't retain sodium on low carb like you did before.
https://chriskresser.com/shaking-up-the-salt-myth-the-dangers-of-salt-restriction/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=share&utm_term=salt-restriction-danger&utm_content=&utm_campaign=blog
Some of this sodium info isn't even for a target low carb population and is still suggesting that limiting it isn't good for health.
Like this one. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/health/salt-health-effects.html?referer=http://m.facebook.com/
And this one.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4546722/Salt-won-t-heart-attack-says-scientist.html#ixzz4iEj2j6tZ
And here's Steven Phinney about the role of sodium on a keto diet.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WNV0GJcrqp4
If you want to watch a much longer video where he talks about sodium among other things keto, this is a great one
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Qk0U006YZ2w0 -
Amazing stuff, form amazing people as ever...Thank you both....
Got up this morning feeling ever-so-slightly light-headed (nothing dramatic!) and a pit a grain of Himalayan salt on the tongue and let it dissolve slowly. Feeling fine, now!1 -
Congrats on your millennial post, @AlexandraCarlyle1
This discussion has been closed.