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Old Sun, Jun-16-02, 10:51
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Plan: Protein Power LP Dilletan
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Default Why don't we have a "Supplements" section? I goofed on Potassium.

Fitday.com doesn't have minimum RDA for potassium and you really lose potassium on a ketogic diet or on an aerobic exercise program or just when urinating a lot. I thought that 2,000 mg a day "sounded" okay, but just read a recommendation for 6,000 mg per day on this site:

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/...pages/1602.html

And minimum of 2,000 mg to 3,500 mg on this site:
http://www.suprahealth.com/potassiu.htm

I thought it was strange that sitting at the computer for long periods lately, I was getting stiff when I stood up. Low potassium! Read it in the book "Protein Power" then had reconfirmation on the threads here.

Also, a side-effect of ketosis is L-Carnitine deficiency in the first couple of weeks, but I didn't know that until the third week. To the powers-that-be, a "Supplement" section would really help.
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