This is why you must take vitimins and drink tons of water when on a low carbohydrate diet. On a Paleo diet with lots of salad and some fruit you probably do not need the supliments, but what can they hurt. (in moderation.) R. Keene >>> Todd Moody <[log in to unmask]> 02/27/99 10:21PM >>> On Fri, 26 Feb 1999, Mary wrote: > Why salted nuts for ketosis?? Lyle McDonald, on the lowcarb technical list, has posted studies that show significant electrolyte loss on ketogenic diets, due to the diuretic effect of these diets. Electrolyte loss can cause muscle cramps, heart rhythm disturbances, and other problems. Sodium and potassium, and probably magnesium supplementation is recommended. Salted nuts provide the sodium, at least. Todd Moody [log in to unmask]