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    Legumes carb content per 100g?

    Hello I really struggle to find information of the "net" carb content of various legumes per 100g to compare. The things I find are per cup or so which do not make much sense. Does anyone have any good resource for that? Thanks!
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    Why ferritin increases in keto/low carb?

    Hello! Any idea why ferritin increases in keto/low carb at least for some people? Thanks!
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    Is there any evidence that Keto or Low Carb diet dissolve gallstones?

    Hello! Is there any evidence that Keto or Low Carb diet dissolve gallstones? I am only assuming that given high carb diets can actually create gallstones. Thanks!
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    Anyone has experience with Ursodiol for gallstone dissolution?

    Hello! Anyone has knowledge or experience with Ursodiol for gallstone dissolution? Any side effects? Is it effective for c. 25mm gallstones? Is there any positive or negative interaction with keto/low-carb diet? Thanks!
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    Are probiotics helpful, harmful or neutral in keto/low-carb diet?

    Hello! Obviously keto and low carb diets are very low in carbs and glucose and I am not sure what are their implications on the gut microbiota. Do you have any knowledge or experience on taking prebiotic supplements during keto? Do they help? Are they necessary? Are they useless? Can they...
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    What and how many electrolytes do we need per day?

    I am basically on a low calorie diet and I wondered if palpitations, hypotension and tachycardia can be because of that. I am discussing with my GP and will be doing some blood tests.
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    What and how many electrolytes do we need per day?

    Hello What and how many electrolytes do we need per day? I cannot find a reliable resource! Is there any calculator? Thanks!
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    Which electric room heater is the least costly to run?

    Thanks! Do you have any indication of £/hr?
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    Drinking only 700mL water per day, how to increase it to the recommended 2L?

    Hello! I am drinking only 700mL water per day, how to increase it to the recommended 2L? I get really bloated and it's very difficult! Thanks!
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    Which electric room heater is the least costly to run?

    Hello! I have an infrared room heater that I really enjoy its heat as it does not dehydrate the air, it does not make noise and it also does not emit light. However, it costs £0.40/hr to run and it only heats myself (I have it next to me) and slightly the room. I am looking for a similar room...
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    Are frozen meats and vegetables nutritious?

    Hello! I am looking to based my diet on frozen cooked chicken and frozen brocolli/cauliflower which are convenient and have long shelf life. I plan to microwave them and eat daily. From my research, these are excellent options for a healthy diet (no red meat, no starchy veg, etc) but I am...
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    Which supplements do we need for VLCD?

    Hello! I am on VLCD of c. 800kcal from natural food (unfortunately I cannot tolerate shakes). What supplements do we need to take? From what I researched, we need: 1) at least 0.8g/kg protein c. 90 for my 110kg weight - I am currently at 40-50g per day for 110kg weight, is that ok? 2) around...
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    Is inositol/myo-inositol keto friendly?

    Hello! Is inositol/myo-inositol keto friendly? I tried to search but couldn't find a reliable resource! Thanks!
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    What will happen is a type 1 child eats no carbs at all?

    No, I am not asking about anyone specific, it is a theoretical/scientific question. @Fenn you follow low/no carb while being type 1, right? Is that what type 1 are supposed to do? Does it benefit you? Or is it simply because you cannot calculate the sugar intake in relation to the insulin...
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    What to do with face irritation from CPAP machine?

    Hello! First time with CPAP and my face has redness which I am not sure if it is from topical infection, topical allergy or just pressure. Any idea how to stop that because I look hideously? Thanks!