What Minerals Deplete When You Fast?

Fasting can deplete the body's stores of minerals, especially during prolonged fasts or during periods of exercise when electrolytes can be lost during sweat.
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TIMELINE:

00:00 Intro
01:06 Does fasting deplete minerals?
01:37 Importance of minerals in our body
02:06 3 mineral deficiencies that show up with fasting
03:37 Signs of low in potassium
04:46 Magnesium for your health
05:44 Why is magnesium so important for women?
06:24 Signs of low in magnesium
07:02 What are the health benefits of sodium?
08:33 What minerals should I take when fasting?
09:58 My favorite mineral supplement

NOTES: Why are minerals so important?
-brain, muscle, nerve function
-energy production
-hydration

Why are so many people depleted in minerals?
-soils
-medications
-alcohol
-excess sweating
3 mineral deficiencies that show up with fasting

1.Potassium
-nerves to function
-muscles to contract
-helps cells move waste out and nutrients in

How do you know it’s low?
Constipation.
Feeling of skipped heart beats or palpitations.
Fatigue.
Muscle damage.
Muscle weakness or spasms.
Tingling or numbness.
Restless leg syndrome

2.Magnesium
-muscle function
-nerve function
-energy production

MAYO CLINIC: Low magnesium levels don't cause symptoms in the short term. However, chronically low levels can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis.

WOMEN ONLY:
-need more in pregnancy/reduces leg cramps
-regulates blood pressure
-prevents osteoporosis
-mood changes in PMS
-migraines

How do you know it’s low?
numbness.
tingling.
muscle cramps.
seizures.
muscle spasticity.
personality changes.
abnormal heart rhythms.

3.Sodium
-hydrates cells (both inside and out)
-muscle & nerve function

How do you know it’s low?
-weakness & fatigue
-headaches
-nausea
-confusion
-irritability

Doesn’t it make your blood sugar go up?
-only in the presence of high insulin

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[cynthialowery]

the hospital was about to give my mom a pacemaker, I stopped the dr and suggest they give her magnesium she tried to tell me that’s was not the solution!!! shortly after they sent a nurse to give my mom some meds, I asked the nurse what she was giving my mom, she said magnesium, my mom was released from the hospital the next day!😁

[jasontanner]

Thanks for the info. I’ve completed hundreds of 36-72 hour fasts. I can tell you that minerals are THE KEY to going longer without food

[wendymac]

Hello Doctor! I have lost 60 pounds with intermittent fasting. I love the lifestyle because it makes perfect sense. Some days I feel as though I am running on empty. After watching your video I am convinced that I am mineral depleted! Thank you - I am going to purchase minerals because my hair is thinning a lot. I am 64 years old and in the best shape of my life - but I need to feel better than I am. Thanks so much!

[cherylhealy]

I've done IF and low carb for over a year with a 100 pound weight loss. I've never paid money for high priced sales pitches on YouTube. Just eat foods high in magnesium, potassium and sodium. When I'm on my four/5 day fasts, I make sure to take salted water, bullion, and No salt which is potassium. As long as I'm mindful of those, I never have a problem. There is too much "selling sponsorship" on YouTube. If you've got the money to hand over, then go for it, however, some of us don't. And they are not needed. The cavemen never had LMNT and did just fine.

[angierivera]

Thank you mindy. I started using your strategies since April 2021. Really got me unstuck. Was at 215 pounds and was stick there after gaining weight I had originally had lost. Was at 185 and went to 215 and stuck. Now I'm at 164 and have benefits are amazing. Even had covid two times. Hoping to be fat resistant by April 2022 this year

[alfredracho]

I got a DIY electrolyte mix from YouTube (I think it was Mary's Nest or something like that). 1/2 cup salt (no anti - cake agent), about 2 tsp potassium chloride, about 1 tsp magnesium glycinate. Mix all together.

Then with this mix, use 1/2 tsp for every 32 ounces of water.

And these are the same minerals in this video by Dr Mindy: sodium, potassium, magnesium.

[ednaojeda]

Min thank you for this video. I do 23 hours fasting four time a week and 20 hours for 3 days and have lost the last 6 lbs. I was stalled for 4 months, but by watching your videos I have learned a lot. Thank you.

[sarabartzen]

Well said! I just finished 3 day fast. My next fast will be so much better without the restless legs, headaches and brain fog and irritabilty after watching this video i know to add potassium, magnesium and sodium. yay!

[heatherlowles]

I love LMNT. Grapefruit and Citrus are really good but chocolate salt fits the bill at various times too

[amandatkids]

Thanks for nailing the possible ‘Why’ that I feel get a weeee bit edgy with longer Fasts. I’m never moody or cranky so it’s weird for me to notice it when fasting longer, especially when I’m so happy doing prolonged fasts. Thanks for saying it may be magnesium and sodium.

[lisafigueroa]

I just ordered the sample pack, I tried a 5 day fast an on day 4 I felt awful, I took my bp and it was high, later that night I felt my heart beating. So I just ate, I felt better but not great…. I hope LMNT is the answer! This is a great and very important video, thank you!♥️

[RealEstateInsider]

2:41 It is true that crops from massive mono-cropping farms are lacking nutrients, HOWEVER, THE POPULAR BELIEF THAT SOILS ARE LACKING IN NUTRIENTS IS NOT TRUE AT ALL. Soils have PLENTY of necessary nutrients in the sand, silt, and clay components of the soil. What soils actually lack are the microbiology and the soil structure they provide. Microbes work WITH the plant roots to convert the raw minerals (in the soil) into a form that can be absorbed by the plant roots. The reason the microbes are missing is from all the commercial fertilizers and poisons applied to the soils ... thereby helping farmers become addicted to the fertilizers, pesticides, and weed killers. Yes, the agrichemical industry is cashing in. I REPEAT, MOST SOILS ARE NOT DEPLETED OF NECESSARY NUTRIENTS. The culprit is predominant big ag farming methods.

[wandafanning]

This was so helpful! I have only done 16, 18, 20, 24, 36 hour fast… I try changing it up… so now o know how important electrolyte minerals are… I will be preparing for longer fast… waiting on getting your book on fasting. Thank u for all I do!

[Mamoo-rt]

Love LMNT! So glad you told us about it. What a difference!

[painfulorwhat]

Finally found a UK supplier for LMNT. I've been struggling with night cramps for a while but I can't manage enough electrolyte supplement because of the taste which I can't stand. I've tried several different types. My LMNT order just arrived today and I've had my first one, lemon chilli. I'm a few hours short of my first 72hr fast and this was an Instant perk up, almost immediate. Hopefully it will fix the cramps too.

[ivankagren]

I can attest to having a magnesium deficiency. It was life changing for me to add that to my diet. I've never slept so well.

[LittleLionsRoarandGrow]

I did a 25 hour yesterday. Went to bed and my heart was racing. I got up and drank a half pack of LMNT and it stopped and I was able to sleep.

[micdrop-jhpf]

I love LMNT's mango chili and chocolate salt flavors. I also like Cardnl's Salty Lemon Twist. It's so great to have these helpful tips for fasting!! Thank you!

[badness]

Do you have a “complete” guide to all things related to fasting, ie; pre foods to eat, coming off foods, minerals, supplements before, during and after. Recommendation on how often is ok to do 36 hour or longer fasts? Ty!! Love your videos!

[MsK-ptkc]

This is also why Cole Robinson of the snake juice diet promotes "snake juice" which is Pink salt, No salt ( potassium chloride) and magnesium while fasting. LMNT, however, is my preferred electrolyte drink while fasting, the watermelon and the lime are my favorites.