Anyone Tried Elecrolytes?
We all need electrolytes but we can over do it on them
Most of us get "way too much" Sodium without even trying
The Recommended Daily Allowance for Sodium for Diabetics (and also recommended by the Heart Association) is "Less Than 1500mg/Day"
That supplement alone has 66% of all the salt (sodium) you should consume in a day - even if you are being careful and eating low/reduced salt products it's tough to keep in below 1500, salt is in "everything" and that's something "WE" don't need to supplement
This also contains 200 mg of Potassium which is not super significant (the RDA is like almost 4700 mg so 200 is "blip"
BUT if you are on ACE Inhibitor Blood Pressure Meds (all the names end in "pril" as in perindopril etc), which are known to jack Potassium levels rather high (high enough to cause a problem in some cases), unless you have blood tests to show that you "need" a potassium supplement while taking an ACE Inhibitor it's a really bad idea to supplement - in fact there is warnings to not eat grapefruit or banana's because they are high in potassium
So yes, we need electrolytes - this particular high sodium concoction is probably targeting high intensity athletes that are "sweating out" lots of sodium (think Football Players and Gatorade which is likewise loaded with sodium) but you should ALWAYS check with your Doc, nutritionist or dietitian that has access to your medical history and lab reports before taking supplements
Sodium can be an early death sentence to Diabetics who are already many times at risk of Cardiovascular Disease and we don't need extra "stroke causing salt" in excessive levels to help us out 😁
It looks like a good choice. I do electrolytes as needed. We make our own blend no flavoring, no sweeteners, from a recipe from thrive.
Electrolytes, like magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium, are essential for proper body function, especially for people with diabetes. Magnesium, for instance, plays a key role in blood sugar regulation and is often deficient in people with diabetes. Maintaining balanced electrolytes can help with muscle, nerve, and Show Full Answer
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