On Fri, 7 Jul 2000 16:18:07 MDT, Dori Zook <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>>On Fri, 7 Jul 2000 11:06:55 -0700, Mary <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> >My son has a constipation problem on low carb.
>>
>>Three things to try:
>>
>>- More water (minimum of 64 ounces per day)
>>- More fat/oil
>>- Magnesium supplements
>>
>>PS  Most people in the first few months of low carb are deficient in
>>potassium -
>>switching to "Lite Salt" which is 50% potassium, usually solves that.
>>
>Mary,
>
>I'm embarassed to admit I don't remember anything about psyllium.
>
>Ken,
>
>Great info, both on constipation and a potassium source.  My friend Elsa
>says she's gotten into ketosis again but feels tired, maybe she needs to up
>her carbs.  This, unfortunately, makes weight loss very tough for her
>(extreme insulin resistance).  My suspicion is low potassium but I couldn't
>remember a good source.  Thanks for that reminder.

" In the initial stages of this regimen [paleo low carb], you absolutely must
take a daily supplement of potassium.   Why?  Because, unfortunately, as your
kidneys waste the excess sodium and fluid they've been so busily accumulating
when your insulin was high, they'll waste some potassium as well.... In general,
people with insulin-related disorders... may be deficient in potassium at the
start of their rehabilitation... Low potassium will make you feel like
'something the cat drug up'.  Too tired to climb the stairs, too tired to even
breathe.... One way to incorporate more potassium into your diet is by using
salt-replacement products, such as NoSalt Salt Alternative or Morton's Lite Salt
or Salt Substitute on your foods." - pg. 351-352 of Protein Power Life Plan by
Drs. Eades.


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Cheers,

Ken
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