Low carb husband

fatchimom

Hey all,
My husband recently started eating LCHF in an effort to lose weight. I gave him Keto Clarity a year ago last Christmas but he has yet to read it. I think he is assuming that I will be able to give him all the information and tools he needs to continue this WOE. Not the case. I'm just barely back on the wagon myself. He has HBP and gout. I believe he started around 297 and is at 281 so it is working. He is on several prescribed medictions. This morning he was telling me how dizzy he was and went back to bed after breakfast. He probably needs to start taking some potassium, Magnesium, sodium, etc. I'm sure there's a thread on what and how much to take. I know what works for me but I'm not sure it would be the same for him. Advice please. Love you guys!!!

nvmomketo

I think sodium is usually the best to take first. 3000-5000 mg or more of sodium is needed. There's 2300 mg of sodium in a teaspoon of table salt.

Magnesium citrate can help. Be careful not to take too much or one can end up with the runs.

Potassium is not often needed. If he gets to the point of muscle cramps, he may need some, but be careful. You can take too much potassium. Some guacamole may be the safest vitamin K source.

From the Launch Pad:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10358179/low-sodium-and-keto-flu-electrolyte-imbalance-may-be-your-problem#latest

kpk54

nvmomketo wrote: »

Potassium is not often needed. If he gets to the point of muscle cramps, he may need some, but be careful. You can take too much potassium. Some guacamole may be the safest vitamin K source.

What in guacamole is a good source of Vitamin K? Surely not avocado which is quite low in Vitamin K. Are you perhaps confusing the Potassium's symbol "K" on the Periodic Table of Elements with Vitamin K? They are not the same. Oh, maybe that is what you meant? Guacamole is a safe source of Vitamin K because it has very little.

Guacamole (usually mostly avocado) is a good source of potassium. Leafy greens are generally high in Vitamin K. So yes if someone wants more potassium in their diet, most guacamole is a good thing to eat but it is not a good source of Vitamin K (unless of course it is loaded with kale and spinach).

OP, since your husband is on several prescribed meds it is of course beneficial for him to get input regarding diet and supplementation from his medical team. My personal N=1 is that I was successful getting off blood pressure medications (2014) by losing weight via a low carb diet (~128 grams/day, not keto) combined with LOW sodium (~1500mg/day) intake.

nvmomketo

kpk54 wrote: »

nvmomketo wrote: »

Potassium is not often needed. If he gets to the point of muscle cramps, he may need some, but be careful. You can take too much potassium. Some guacamole may be the safest vitamin K source.

What in guacamole is a good source of Vitamin K? Surely not avocado which is quite low in Vitamin K. Are you perhaps confusing the Potassium's symbol "K" on the Periodic Table of Elements with Vitamin K? They are not the same. Oh, maybe that is what you meant? Guacamole is a safe source of Vitamin K because it has very little.

Guacamole (usually mostly avocado) is a good source of potassium. Leafy greens are generally high in Vitamin K. So yes if someone wants more potassium in their diet, most guacamole is a good thing to eat but it is not a good source of Vitamin K (unless of course it is loaded with kale and spinach).

OP, since your husband is on several prescribed meds it is of course beneficial for him to get input regarding diet and supplementation from his medical team. My personal N=1 is that I was successful getting off blood pressure medications (2014) by losing weight via a low carb diet (~128 grams/day, not keto) combined with LOW sodium (~1500mg/day) intake.

So sorry. I should not have added the word "vitamin" in there. I was thinking potassium = K. My mistake.