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- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Treatment type
- I do not have diabetes
I have been on LCHF for about 3 months. Currently on around 30-45g carbs. Its going well apart from I am getting leg cramps in the night 'sometimes'. I'd like to understand more about how to control levels of these important minerals while on LCHF so my questions are:
a. Is the LCHF just likely to be low in sodium, potassium and magnesium due to type of foods. In which case if I calculate how much I'm taking in food and then supplement to bring the levels up to the RDA that should be fine.
OR
b. Does the LCHF (ketosis ?) mean that these minerals are excreted from the body more than on a 'normal' diet ? If so to what extent ? (ie would you need to take in through food and supplements significantly more than the RDA levels ?)
(I'm already having bouillon twice a day)
a. Is the LCHF just likely to be low in sodium, potassium and magnesium due to type of foods. In which case if I calculate how much I'm taking in food and then supplement to bring the levels up to the RDA that should be fine.
OR
b. Does the LCHF (ketosis ?) mean that these minerals are excreted from the body more than on a 'normal' diet ? If so to what extent ? (ie would you need to take in through food and supplements significantly more than the RDA levels ?)
(I'm already having bouillon twice a day)