good sources of electrolytes?

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Is this a shortage of electrolytes and if so , what are some good sources of electrolytes?

Long version - when i piss its almost always clear , even first thing in the morning. my energy levels are damn low and i have an pH balance problem. i currently have antacid tablets but my energy levels are still low.
 
I was thinking about this same thing. After training I take protein and a simple sugar, but I've been thinking about the whole electrolyte issue. Trying to work out if there is somewhere I can buy it in bulk so that I can make my own with the malto and dextrose
 
Pedialyte. Just kidding. Waht about Gatorade or Powerade?

Actually, joking aside, pedialyte has a lot less sugar than either of the other two.
 
parallax86 said:
Is this a shortage of electrolytes and if so , what are some good sources of electrolytes?

Long version - when i piss its almost always clear , even first thing in the morning. my energy levels are damn low and i have an pH balance problem. i currently have antacid tablets but my energy levels are still low.
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I'm curious... Is there a history of heart disease in your family? If so, I would highly recommend getting serum magnesium levels tested. This isn't meant to scare you, but the fatigue and pH issue bring this to mind. There are a lot of people out there who are genetically predisposed to insufficient serum-Mg levels. They are at a greatly increased risk for cardiac disease and adult-onset diabetes; whereas, supplementation with a highly bioavailable Mg chelate could reverse the problem.

Clear urine is not a problem at all. The yellow color in urine is the result of a riboflavin metabolite. Are you getting a sufficient amount of B vitamins? If you are, then you are probably just drinking a lot of water, enough to dilute the metabolite.

My suggestions, in order of precedence:
(1) Know your family history.
(2) Assuming there is a history of heart disease or diabetes, have a full serum panel done, including Mg levels (not usually included in bloodwork).
(3) Know your diet.
(4) Add ZMA to help with Mg levels (everyone should probably be taking this anyway). You can get a month's supply for $9 here: http://www.t-nation.com/#products .
(5) Add a timed-release B-complex supplement if you are deficient in that area.

Let me know how this turns out.
 
I use Pedialyte, or the generic brands, it feels good. I don't feel as run down at the end of my workout and usually push myself a little more, that could just be me fooling myself though.

I drink it proudly at the gym.....in a different bottle of course.
 
My suggestions, in order of precedence:
(1) Know your family history. - no problems at all , ever
(3) Know your diet. - workin on that at the mo , hence the thread. added spinach at almost every meal , potato to replace pasta once or twice a day .
(4) Add ZMA to help with Mg levels (everyone should probably be taking this anyway). You can get a month's supply for $9 here: http://www.t-nation.com/#products .- dont know if it is related , but when i take zma the next day the acid reflux is through the roof.
(5) Add a timed-release B-complex supplement if you are deficient in that area - tried that a few weeks ago , didnt help with anythin except more much i was concentrating.

Let me know how this turns out

any more tips for the diet please bro ? or anythin else u can think of?
 
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parallax86 said:
My suggestions, in order of precedence:
(1) Know your family history. - no problems at all , ever
(3) Know your diet. - workin on that at the mo , hence the thread. added spinach at almost every meal , potato to replace pasta once or twice a day .
(4) Add ZMA to help with Mg levels (everyone should probably be taking this anyway). You can get a month's supply for $9 here: http://www.t-nation.com/#products .- dont know if it is related , but when i take zma the next day the acid reflux is through the roof.
(5) Add a timed-release B-complex supplement if you are deficient in that area - tried that a few weeks ago , didnt help with anythin except more much i was concentrating.

Let me know how this turns out

any more tips for the diet please bro ? or anythin else u can think of?
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No family history of cardiac disease or diabetes? Wow. You are one lucky fellow. That, or you come from somewhere other than North America or Europe. Haha. Some questions come to mind:

(1) Is acid reflux a perpetual problem for you that is simply exacerbated by taking ZMA?

(2) If not, are you using an odd formulation of ZMA that contains anything other than Zn, Mg, and B6?

(3) Are you taking the ZMA immediately before bed? If so, take it in between your final two meals, as I described in the recent ZMA thread.

Consider using a green food powder in place of the B complex vitamin. It is not as concentrated, and you will get better assimilation and uptake of the nutrients due some of the naturally occuring buffers, phosphates, and plastids that are present. Aside from that, we can get a bit more specific about your diet. Dieting effectively is pretty damn complicated.
 
Terumo said:
No family history of cardiac disease or diabetes? Wow. You are one lucky fellow. That, or you come from somewhere other than North America or Europe. Haha.
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Ah-ha! I was right! Just looked at your location. However, I know nothing about South African diet and epidemiology.
 
thecreator said:
salt
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i think the average american gets ENOUGH salt in their diet.. also asians as well.. DAMN their food and their salty goodness! :mad:
 
Childrens anti-dihhorea sachets. Theya re Called Diorlyte in england. It's just packed with electrolytes to for replenishment when kids gets the rusn cos they cant take anti dihhorea tablets. people also use them to sure hangovers. That are very good for that
 
Electrolyte is a "medical/scientific" term for salts, specifically ions. The term electrolyte means that this ion is electrically-charged and moves to either a negative (cathode) or positive (anode) electrode:
ions that move to the cathode (cations) are positively charged
ions that move to the anode (anions) are negatively charged
For example, your body fluids -- blood, plasma, interstitial fluid (fluid between cells) -- are like seawater and have a high concentration of sodium chloride (table salt, or NaCl). The electrolytes in sodium chloride are:
sodium ion (Na+) - cation
chloride ion (Cl-) - anion
As for your body, the major electrolytes are as follows:
sodium (Na+)
potassium (K+)
chloride (Cl-)
calcium (Ca2+)
magnesium (Mg2+)
bicarbonate (HCO3-)
phosphate (PO42-)
sulfate (SO42-)
 
Dude, Parallax, you're getting a free check-up here.

Talk about a forum perk.
 
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