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Hi everyone. I found out a little while ago that my sodium and potassium are a bit on the low side, and the dr recommended gatorade, which I do not think I should drink because of the sugar and such. I love gatorade but I am already taking in sugar in the form of Ensure and I am afraid to add more sugar to my diet. I am still stuck at 80 lbs and need the Ensure to prevent further severe weight loss.
Does anyone know of any other electrolyte replacement drinks that might help me to restore my serum sodium and potassium levels? Again, they are only mildly out of range but I think it could nonetheless be contributing a bit to some of my symptoms. Thanks Jess.
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Thanks Lymetoo. Dr told me the levels are very mildly deficient. I asked her if they put me in any immediate danger and she said absolutely not. I just wanna correct it right away. To be honest, I have been drinking enormous amounts of water lately and I think I messed up my electrolytes that way. I think that backing off the extra water for a few days may help to cleat this up as well. Jess.
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desertwind
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I add liquid potassium and sea salt to my water (with just a tad of honey)and that seems to help me.
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- Ensure is a horrible product for anyone with candida issues. It really is not a good nutritional drink at all. Mostly chemicals and corn syrup.
I hope you find something better. Spirulina powder is much better protein and nutrient ratio. Whey protein powder; Hemp protein powder, etc. Veggies juiced.
For electrolytes: Emergen-C is nice. The same company that makes Emergen-C also makes:
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I just bought some Emergen-C. Thank you everyone. Keebler, I have to disagree about Ensure being horrible. I actually think it has some positive benefits to it for people such as myself with severe gastroparesis. I am no longer anemic since drinking Ensure, I am no longer in ketosis and I have more energy than I did. I understand it is not an ideal product for everyone, but I think its keeping me alive right now. I appreciate your imput, though. Jess.
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Another great option is celery and parsley juice, or cook the veggies and drink the cooking water.
Potassium Broth recipe:
3 medium potatoes, scrubbed & cut into 1 inch cubes 3-4 stalks celery, washed & cut into 1/2 inch chunks 3-4 carrots, scrubbed & cut into 1/8-1/4 inch slices 1 large tomato, washed, cored & cut into 1 inch chunks 1 bunch parsley, washed & destemmed 1 small onion, peeled & diced
Put all veggies in a large soup pot. Put enough water in so that the veggies are completely covered and there is extra water above the veggies. I fill the pot to about 1 inch from the top of the pan. Cover, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes. Strain off 1 cup of broth at a time to sip. May warm the broth as needed in a separate pan. Store broth & veggies together, covered or in a jar with a good lid, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
The veggies can also be eaten if tolerated. Can omit the onion, add washed/diced zucchini, or omit/add other veggies as tolerated (adding corn is not recommended).
This broth also can be frozen for use later, or make popcicles out of it for easier eating in the summertime. Can also make ice cubes from the broth for easier use later (pop some ice cubes of the broth in a small pan to reheat).
This broth has saved my life more than once...it is rich in all the necessary minerals and electrolytes and is easy on the stomach.
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Thanks Razzle, I will absolutely try this! Jess.
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Also consider Crayhon Research elctrolytes in liquid. You just add a capful to water. If you have been drinking a ton of water chances are you have washed them out a bit.
Adding sea salt is good too. I add a shake to most of my water.
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I really like these...depends on how your blood pressure is...my blood pressure tends to be on the lower side and I've tried both the green one and the blue one and both tasted/worked ok for me.
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My LLMD recommended adding a pinch of sea salt and a pinch of salt substitute (which is potassium salt) to my water throughout the day.
Salt substitutes can be found in the same aisle as regular salt at the grocery store. I use Nu Salt.
You don't have to put so much salt into the water that you can taste it. If your water tastes too salty at the end of the day, consider yourself saturated :-)
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