Reddit mentions: The best calcium mineral supplements

alright here goes my exhaustive list of stuff that goes into my preworkout! i love to research the stuff that works, and then experiment to see how effectively they work for me, especially on keto.

1. 1 scoop of pre jym from bodybuilding.com - just because i don't want to add all those ingredients (good compared to most) on my own and it tastes pretty good (raspberry lemonade). it does, however, have 4g carbs per scoop - https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/jym/pre-jym.html
   
   
   
2. 1/2 scoop of optimum nutrition hydrowhey protein powder (about 15g protein) - fast digesting preworkout protein seems more logical than just bcaas. keeps me satiated during my workout and seems to boost recovery times because i have the full gamut of proper amino acids in my bloodstream as exercise-induced insulin rises. turbo chocolate and chocolate peanut butter are my favorites. vanilla surprisingly sucks and gets very foamy - https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/platinum_hydrowhey.html
   
   
   
3. 1 tsp curcumin powder from bulk supplements - expensive but 1kg lasts a long time - go to examine.com to see the dozens of benefits it has across the board. i use this to help alleviate my disc issues, but it feels great for workouts because it reduces inflammation everywhere, especially joints. you can get pills instead, but they're not as cost effective and i like to blend it into my shakes. MAKE SURE YOU PAIR IT WITH BIOPERINE (already in pre jym but super cheap anyway) OR GET THE BIO AVAILABLE TYPES. otherwise, only your gut will get the benefits -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHY364A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
4. 1 digestive enzyme pill - research has shown that such enzymes not only help with what you'd expect, digestion, but also boost muscle synthesis, immune system, reduce soreness, etc. - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RH5K26I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
   
5. 1 tbsp extra citrulline malate - because 1 scoop of pre-jym doesn't have the clinical dose of around 8g. research has shown that it reduces soreness and speeds up muscle repair. i believe it helps performance as well - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYDJU50/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
6. EDIT: 1/2 tsp (not 2 tsp) extra beta alanine - because 1 scoop of pre-jym doesn't have enough. this stuff kinda acts like creatine, boosting the number of reps you can do. especially helpful on my high rep/speed days. great for crossfit types of workouts if you're into those. i like the tingly feeling as well - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EIO4I8E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
7. 1/2 tsp potassium citrate - i take electrolytes before and during my workouts -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENSA93S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
8. 1/16 tsp magnesium glycinate - one of the most bioavailable forms of mg and doesn't mess up your digestion -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F7OZJR8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
9. 1/2 tsp calcium citrate - Ca and Mg go well together in the body. also, multivitamins rarely hit the RDA for calcium -
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8I5XPG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
   
   
   
10. 1/2 tsp pink salt - sodium! need lots of it because i sweat a lot - https://www.samsclub.com/sams/himalayan-pink-salt-5-lb-fine-grain/prod20131268.ip
    
    
    
11. 1/4 tsp vitamin c - i take a lot of vit C to help with disc healing. collagen synthesis requires vit C. of course, great anti-oxidant, great for skin, etc. -
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYIM9Y8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
    
12. 1/2 tsp ALCAR - i supplement this mostly for the nootropic effect (boosts the brain and concentration), but it supposedly helps with fat breakdown and energy a little bit. i feel razor sharp concentrated during my workouts with this. also, it's just plain old good for the brain. -
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7H96DY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
    
    
    
13. 200 mg L-theanine - smooths out the jittery feeling from caffeine to provide more stable energy. also good before bed to get higher quality of sleep. -
    https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Pure-L-Theanine-Powder-grams/dp/B00E7GESLA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492089341&sr=8-1&keywords=bulk%2Bl-theanine&th=1
    
    
    
14. 100mg pill RALA - good for the nervous system and energy - https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Stabilized-R-Lipoic-BioEnhanced/dp/B000I4C19G/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492089382&sr=8-1&keywords=doctor%27s+best+rala
    
    
    
15. 200mg coq10 - good for the heart, boosts energy a bit - https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Absorption-Bioperine-Supplement/dp/B00HRGN36S/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492089466&sr=8-2&keywords=doctor%27s%2Bbest%2Bcoenzyme%2Bq10&th=1
    
    
    
16. 320mg saw palmetto extract pill - good for men's prostate health, keeps good testosterone high (instead of DHT), and for me, prevents the hairloss that creatine (i think) has induced. not just bs bro science, go to examine.com for research. i personally have regrown a lot of hair by taking 2-3 three of these a day for the last three months! - https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Palmetto-Softgels-Count/dp/B006RQ6TAG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492092375&sr=8-1&keywords=doctor%27s+best+saw+palmetto
    
    
    
17. 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder - keeps my digestion on track, prevents the indigestion i tend to get from MCT oil - https://www.amazon.com/Bulksupplements-Pure-Psyllium-Powder-grams/dp/B0100QRXOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1492092483&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=psyllium%2Bhusk%2Bpowder&th=1
    
    
    
18. 10g MCT oil - i either use brain octane or miCkey T Eight because they are pure C-8 caprylic acid instead of blends of the crappier acids. definitely boosts energy during long workouts. careful, it tends to mess with your stomach if you don't ease into it. if you're good with coconut oil, you're probably good with this. - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUCHISS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
    
19. 100mg hyaluronic acid - helps with joints and skin. i have noticed my knee and elbow pain going away while taking this. skin complexion also improved. - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00663G8WO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
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20. clear muscle - i usually supplement HMB, but this is the newer liquid variant. its pricey, and i haven't noticed anything bad about it, but it's hard to say if it's working better than the much cheaper powdered HMB. studies are probably very biased, so i can't really trust them - https://www.amazon.com/MuscleTech-Advanced-Strength-Building-Capsules/dp/B00JQ3WXS4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094034&sr=8-1&keywords=clear+muscle
    
    
    
21. phospha muscle - phosphatidic acid has shown some promise in studies, but again, probably biased research. also cannot tell yet, but i have seen some decent strength gains pairing this with clear muscle. we'll see! - https://www.amazon.com/MuscleTech-Phospha-Clinically-Phosphatidic-SoftGels/dp/B00UVAG1PM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094155&sr=8-1&keywords=phospha+muscle
    
    
    phew! making this list made me realize how much time and effort i put into the trial and error of my preworkout. of course, i supplement a lot of this stuff with my other meals as well. as you can see, i'm very big on supplements, biohacking, and nootropics. i read up a lot on research in my spare time.

So... I just want to continue this discussion ZMA vs Magnesium a little bit. A few weeks ago I remember reading a comment about magnesium helping folks relax and get better sleep(anecdotal I know but I meant to research more into it later). When I read ZMA I immediately thought... Zinc Magnesium and wtf is A? One thing leads to another and I'm lead to wikipedia. Which then lead me to this PDF citing American dietary guidelines set forth by the governments Health and Human Services. It stated the following


"Magnesium: More than half of Americans don’t get nearly enough magnesium.
Magnesium is important for the development and maintenance of bones and activating
the enzymes necessary for energy release."


• Great sources of magnesium include cooked spinach, soybeans, white beans,
black beans, lima beans, beet greens, navy beans, black-eyed peas, great northern
beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.


• One example of how to meet magnesium requirements would be to add the
following to a typical daily diet: 1) 1 ½ cups cooked spinach AND 1 cup of cooked, black beans or lima beans."


Now, I've never been particularly concerned with acquiring my recommended daily dosing of magnesium because you always hear about all the other nutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin c etc. I do on the other hand consume plenty of sources with magnesium (spinach n beans baby!) on a daily basis so I'd wager I'm not running a magnesium deficiency like apparently half of my countrymen do.


Cool, so now I'm like ZMA vs Magnesium. The ZMA supplement makes claims like these...

• One bottle containing 180 ZMA capsules
  
  
• With zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6
  
  
• To increase muscle strength and anabolic hormone levels
  
  
  
• Clinical trials have shown that ZMA can significantly increase anabolic hormone levels and muscle strength in well-trained athletes
  
  
  
• May also help to increase endurance, muscle healing and growth, and restful sleep
  
  
  Awesome. Now wtf is the difference between ZMA and just getting my fix of zinc/magnesium/Bvitamins from my multi I take? Well... All of this comes from the wiki but...
  " It was developed by Victor Conte (founder of BALCO Laboratories in Burlingame, California) and is a combination of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. The formula is "patent pending" and the name "ZMA" trademarked by SNAC System Inc. ZMA claims to raise strength levels, though independent studies do not support this claim."
  
  
  And if you don't know who BALCO is they were the company involved with scandals of Barry Bonds and other Olympic level athletes(Marion Jones). So whatev's pretty much every company that makes money off something will get some sort of scandal at some point in their existence but I'm just weighing ZMA vs Magnesium. So I research a bit of what magnesium nutrient itself is meant to regulate/perform. So I go to trusty old Mayo clinic's post on it et voila! Of special note is that
  
  
  "Lack of magnesium may lead to irritability, muscle weakness, and irregular heartbeat."
  
  
  
  Well alrighty then! I'd love to not be bitchy, weak, and all heart aflutter on account of a dietary deficiency so lets get some ZMA or Magnesium all up in my anatomy. Amazon here we come!
  
  
  ZMA supplements...
  
  
  vs
  
  
  Magnesium Supplements
  
  
  Seems about three times the cost to dump money into ZMA vs just magnesium supplementation. Hmmmm.... well ZMA also gives me zinc but products like these do exist as well.
  
  
  
  So wtf is my own personal conclusion on it all? Everybody reacts differently so your mileage may vary but why not give ol' magnesium a shot instead? You'll be consuming a more affordable supplement with well documented and verifiable benefits vs a costly supplement developed by a questionable company whose clinical studies are inconsistent?
  
  
  EDIT: I r format nub. Fixed...
  Any who, good luck on the strength and sleeping patterns all!

I really admire your humble and curious vibe. Thanks for your openness and honesty. I hope my information is useful to you.

I get most of my protein from Vega Protein & Greens. The rest comes from tofu and seitan.

I gain muscle by eating about 1.2g protein per pound of body weight per day and taking my carbs and fat on an as-needed basis.

Make sure you're getting sufficient [calcium] (https://www.amazon.com/Freeda-Kosher-Calcium-Phosphate-Powder/dp/B00GZRHVIQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486332590&sr=8-1&keywords=calcium+phosphate), [iodine] (https://www.amazon.com/Kelp-325-natural-iodine-caps/dp/B0009A0LDM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486332625&sr=8-1&keywords=now%2Bfoods%2Bkelp&th=1), and [B12] (https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Multivitamin-Mineral-Supplement/dp/B00146BLM0/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486332657&sr=8-4&keywords=deva+multivitamin).

For bone health, make sure you're getting enough vitamin K. Kale, cabbage, and broccoli all have a lot; alternatively you can [supplement] (https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Vitamin-100mcg-Vcaps/dp/B0013EJ5QM/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1486333030&sr=1-4&keywords=vitamin%2Bk2&th=1).

For heart health, make sure you're getting monounsaturated fats (avocados are a good source). These fats should be your primary fat intake, as [replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fat has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease] (http://www.eatrightpro.org/~/media/eatrightpro%20files/practice/position%20and%20practice%20papers/position%20papers/dietary-fatty-acids-paper-.ashx).

For optimal cardiovascular performance and cognitive longevity, make sure you are getting plenty of Omega 3 fatty acids (between [0.5% and 2% of your total energy intake] (http://www.eatrightpro.org/~/media/eatrightpro%20files/practice/position%20and%20practice%20papers/position%20papers/dietary-fatty-acids-paper-.ashx), which is about 5 grams for me). There are 3 primary types you should be concerned with: ALA, EPA, and DHA. I get my ALA from flaxseeds; chia seeds are also a valuable source but I like the taste of flaxseeds better. For DHA and EPA, I use [these capsules] (https://www.amazon.com/Potent-Vegan-Supplement-Essential-Vitamin/dp/B00QCR00SW/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486332828&sr=8-1&keywords=amala+vegan+omega+3); there are several competing products that perform the same function on Amazon. These are a sustainable, vegan alternative to fish oil capsules.

Congratulations on the choices you've made so far. :) I hope you find ever-better solutions for improving your health and helping the environment. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Sounds like a very powerful project, ED or not! The reasoning behind it would be very interesting to a lot of people. So many people fast for so many reasons. I've researched fasting and its health benefits for years (not ED related) and it's a great subject. Please drop am update here when you finish it!!

I'm not trying to give any unsolicited advice, but here are a few things that really help a lot of people (fasting for health, not ED) and myself get through extended fasts:

• Go low carb for at least 3-5 days before you start. Less than 10-15 g a day. You'll put your body into ketosis while still being able to eat. That way once you start the fast you'll already be in ketosis and won't have to make that such fasted (which is hard).
  
  
• electrolytes electrolytes electrolytes! Magnesium, sodium, potassium. Very important. Most people feel gross on a fast because they don't have electrolytes. Even very thin people still have plenty of stored fat and protein calories so it's not an energy issue. Your body flushes a lot of its electrolytes while fasted so you need to replace them. For magnesium I use this and love it: Natural Calm. It also has done calcium and potassium and its fizzy. For potassium I use 1/4tsp twice a day of Morton's No-Salt. It has 680mg per quarter teaspoon which is more than you can get from most supplements. For sodium sea salt is best. Even better if you use Celtic get or pink salt. A pinch or two under your tongue several times a day is great for an energy boost. Every time you have a fill quart of water, take a quarter teaspoon of salt. It makes a massive difference.
  
  
• Water. You'll need more than usual, but don't overdo it. If you're peeing too much you're drinking too much and/or need more salt.
  
  
• Sleep! Get your sleep! Take naps! If you're too tired this will be much harder.
  
  
• Don't work out much. Walking, swimming, yoga is ok, but intense stuff is going to be brutal.
  
  I hope this helps. The electrolyte thing is especially important. I've tried fasting with and without them and fasting with them is a million times easier and I feel so so so much better. Without them I couldn't get past 5 days and passed out. Not even kidding.
  
  Good luck! Sounds likea great project!
  
  Edit: too many autocorrect typos to fix now on mobile on a small screen. Sorry.

Ok so since you are Christian and I'm guessing not seeking to change that viewpoint I'm going to give you a pretty medical interpretation. Normally I stick to pretty out-there cray-cray spiritual interpretations, but I don't think that would help here - but do let me know if you want that interpretation too :-)

What you are experiencing can be an effect of something like starting to dream before you are unconscious. This can be caused by sleep deprivation or narcolepsy. If you aren't taking any kind of stimulant (ie meth, overusing caffeine, or on ADHD or SSRI medication) then there are two things I would recommend.

1. Get a good Calcium+Magnesium+Vitamin C supplement. I very highly recommend this one. Take it right before bed. Its a powder. Pour boiling water over a teaspoon of it and drink it with koolaid or juice or something. (or just add cold water to cool it down, it doesn't taste bad). For many people this will have them knocked out cold within 15 minutes - assuming you use the brand I linked to (some others do not work instantly) and you used hot water to start the chemical activation. I know a woman with narcolepsy that went from $2000/mo medication to this stuff and at least for her its way better - and a whole lot healthier since it's only minerals and vitamin C. I will also say do not just get vitamin capsules for these at the store, they are very much not the same thing. And for $20 its worth a shot.
   
   
2. If you try that for a week or so and it doesn't get better, go to a neurologist and describe your symptoms, they will probably recommend a sleep study. If you do have narcolepsy then I hope you have good insurance because the medicine used to inhibit REM, Xyrem, is very expensive without it. :-)

Incase you haven't found the answer yet, yes supplements will help with Keto Flue. Keto Flu is essentially from the imbalance and loss of electrolytes in your body. As your body transitions to fat as its energy source it drains the glycogen in your muscles... which in turns flushs a lot of water out of your system. This is why you have to keep up on the increased water intake and up the electrolytes - particularly Sodium Potassium and Magnesium.

Lots of the things I have been eating intentionally have higher sodium in them like beef jerky and cured deli meats etc so that helped. Add extra salt to your meals and if need be straight to some water throughout the day. Another popular remedy is Bone Broth or Bullion Cubes. Apparently drinking some pickle juice helps quickly if you are feeling symptoms as well.

Get some of the Lite Salt it will help with the Potassium which is harder to get especially from supplements as they are limited to 99mg per serving it seems. I chose to go with this along with a 1 a day Vitamin. You are having to increase these nutrient levels up above your former daily requirements... there are good youtube guides on the specific amounts you should aim for.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00117ZTOS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

This may be controversial but if your macros are a little off as long as you are staying under the 20 net carbs you should be fine. Also depends on what your goals are. To add more fat include more bacon in your meals. Wrap other protein or veggies in it, have it as a side, crisp it up and use it as chips with guac :D Eating Avocados/Guac helps. Nuts/Seeds as snacks again are fantastic but careful as they are super calorie dense. When you cook dont be afraid to sop up extra oil and butter onto your plate. Heavy Creamer for coffee/tea/itself is useful.

Let me know how the rest of your first week goes!

Haha! Nahhh not really any different side effects compared to subutex. Perhaps some more anxiety until they upped my dose but that helped stabilise everything :)

Yeah most of the time I’ll put some mouthwash then plop it into a nice damp patch and it’s done in about 15. Not always as good when I’m travelling though!
But I think overall I prefer it to Subutex despite its slight downsides when I take into consideration the moral/cost aspect also.

Nahhh don’t mind it! Constipation isn’t any worse than Subutex for me and I find - as I always have with opiates - 2 to 3 of this bad boys a day will keep things nice and soft Solgar Magnesium Citrate Tablets - Pack of 120 Solgar Magnesium Citrate Tablets - Pack of 120 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012T97SDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_hlH9LmEtdZMNi
I suppose magnesium citrate is a laxative in a way but it’s also a supplement and at that kinda dose is okay long term not like the pharmacy grade stuff you can’t take that daily for sure! Also gotta watch the fibres a bit have a banana or two a day also for good measure!
On a day with a long haul flight I just don’t take em then I can guarantee I won’t need a dump on the flight which is awesome 😂😂

I don't have much information on osteoporosis because frankly, it concerns me and I habitually avoid things that give me anxiety, but this is the calcium supplement I take.

It has vitamin D too of course, but the real value is that it has 1200 mg of calcium, which is the recommended dose for at risk individuals like myself. And my primary care physician recommended this to me specifically because it has better absorption rates. Calcium is notorious for being difficult for the body to absorb. So this helps.

Also, pro tip. Taking big horse pills like this is way, way, way easier when swallowed whole with food. I get around my gag reflex easily like that. I can't swallow pills well with liquids. But my brain accepts supplements like this just fine if I pop it in my mouth with a mouthful of food already chewed up. And even on my more restrictive days when I only eat yoghurt, I can swallow pills just fine with my yoghurt. Again, mouthful of yoghurt first and then slip the pill in your mouth, move the pill towards the back of your tongue covered in food and just... swallow. Might sound gross in theory, but it's really easy. And I actually take what I'm supposed to this way.

It's not very exciting, but the next thing I'll be gifting myself with is Natural Calm. It helps me get a good night's sleep and eases the tension in my back. Feels like a warm hug before bed.

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From what I understand you want to feed however much she can eat for 10 minutes. When I fed mine crickets I had a spare 10 gallon tank that I kept them in so I would just stick her in the cricket tank to eat to her hearts delight and then put her back once she stopped eating. Worked out way better than chasing down cricket that she didn't eat. You don't want to leave the bugs in overnight because they will nibble on your beardie while she is asleep.


I recently bought this temp gun to keep track of her basking area. I was pretty sure that the temp was right because she opens her mouth when she basks but the gun gives me more comfort to know the exact temp. http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-774-Non-contact-Thermometer/dp/B00837ZGRY

I also bought a separate stand and light fixture to set up in my bedroom so she can run around in my room. There aren't any places she could get stuck in my room and after running around a bit she always comes back to the basking spot in my room.

You don't have to buy the reptile bulbs for a heat lamp, you just want the uvb which you will have with the zilla light. The heat light I use now I bought from Wal-Mart and it heats the tank better than the mercury vapor bulb I had before. They have them at Walmart and probably any feed stores because they are often used to keep chicks warm. http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-250W-Heat-Lamp-Red/16911779

Also you can get an inexpensive light fixture from either home depot or lowes. Clamp Lamp

Also if she is a girl you want to make sure you dust her food with calcium powder. The reptile specific ones are pretty expensive so I bought this at amazon a few years ago and I still have a ton of it.

If you want to keep your crickets hydrated instead of buying those cricket water crystals just buy Non-toxic ones My first bag I bought in 2013 and didnt need to buy a new bag until 2015 and that is because I am raising my own Dubias now.

I'm sorry for your struggles, I can empathize with you truly. I've always known that I'm above average in intelligence (I'm not a genius, but I'm smart enough to do well academically). But in highschool I struggled a lot because of my ADHD and my depression/anxiety.

I don't know what kind of people your parents are, but if you believe they truly love you, you should talk to them about it. They're the only people in the world that are with you until the end, they want you to succeed and be happy.

As for physical anxiety/depression/inability to concentrate in school you may have to do a number of things. I'm not a doctor at all, but here are my suggestions:

1. Adderall if you have issues focusing in class/ getting stuff done. Get a prescription from a doctor if possible.
   
2. Seeing a therapist to work through depression. It's hard to do anything let alone succeed academically when you're depressed and that's a fact.
   
3. Take some magnesium supplements for anxiety. It won't get rid of your problems directly but it will give you a clear mind so that you can deal with it more effectively. It also calms your mind down so you don't make mountains out of molehills over every little thing.
   (https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Vitality-Calcium-Magnesium-Raspbery/dp/B003I4P3JS)

From what I can tell the supplements don't seem that bad. However, at least for the animal m-stack and gnc beyond raw re-forge they contain a lot of ingredients which can mess up with calculated desired results when taken together.

Are you taking a high-quality multivitamin? The only supplement your taking that is providing any essential nutritional value is that gnc beyond raw re-forge. From these supplements alone you are still lacking essential minerals like calcium. And even if you do take a good multivitamin you will still lack the recommended dietary allowance of calcium, magnesium, or even iron if you are not eating enough meat. It depends on your diet and what kinds of food you eat. If you want to supplement I'd suggest Calcium Citrate/Malatate, and Magnesium Glycinate. If you want these nutrients from food instead I'd suggest Greek Yogurt.

I would add some more supplements to complete the stacks:

Early morning and/or late afternoon stack:

the animal-mstack: one pak every day for 21 consecutive days and 7 day rest. So, three weeks on, one week off.

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usplabs compound 20: 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 capsules 6-8 hours later with meal or snack. For best results, take one of the doses 30-60 minutes prior to workout.

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gnc multivitamin sport or source naturals life force multiple

When building muscle it is very important for your body to rest so that muscle tissue and other parts can repair and build upon itself. The most rest you get the whole day is when you sleep. The more high-quality sleep you get the more effectively your body can repair itself and grow (e.g. growth hormone secretion).

Before bed time stack:

gnc beyond raw re-forge: one pack prior to bedtime

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source natural theanine serene with relora

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source natural calcium citrate/malatate

> I know this sounds dumb because that info is pretty clear (and helpful, thank you for that!!!)...so if I do a cup of broth with one teaspoon of the starter (650 mg) and then one teaspoon of sea salt in my water once a day, I should be a little less than 3000 right? From what I can find one teaspoon of sea salt has 2000-2300mg of sodium.

No worries, being unafraid to admit you're unsure is the only way to learn. Happy to help! :-)

I think that would get you close to 3000mg, but if you're working out a lot or consuming ANY caffeine -- I'd increase that by a lot. I consider 3000mg to be a good baseline, for all individuals. I routinely double than number to 6000mg on my extended fasts and actually feel BETTER than when I don't.

> Also, should I be seeking potassium and magnesium from a multi-vitamin?

I get my Potassium and Magnesium from these...

• Muscle Feast Hydrate for potassium/sodium and trace ammounts of other stuff.
  
• Solgar Magnesium Citrate
  
• Just make up the difference of the rest with Nu-Salt, Lite-Salt, and regular table salt.
  

Take this advice with a grain of salt (or more lol). I'm only speaking from my personal experience and I'm not a medical professional

-Keep an eye on your blood pressure and keep track of highs and lows. Same for your pulse.

-Keep a journal to show your doctor next time you're there.

-If you are worried about low electrolytes supplements are an option. I take these

-Experiment with coffee. Personally a good cup of coffee can help to raise my blood pressure but it can also raise heart rate. NO ENERGY DRINKS!

-Pedialyde is better than gatorade for electrolytes because it has less sugar. Buy the single packets of it also and keep a few handy.

-Pickles are good if you need a fast sodium fix

-Try to drink 2 liters of fluid daily.

-If you get dizzy in the shower turn the water on cool and/or sit down in the shower. Do not take hot baths, use hot tubs, or use saunas

-Chug ice water if your pulse is high and won't go down. Like actually chug it. If you can't do that you can do other vasovagal maneuvers like holding your nose closed and blowing hard, splashing cold water on your face or a cold shower, or coughing. Be careful as you may go overboard and pass out

-Know your limits and don't try to push past them. Likewise if you feel like you're going to black out your instinct may be to fight it. Don't. Don't hesitate to time out of whatever you're doing to sit down.

-Stay in air conditioning as much as possible during hot or humid weather

-Eat small frequent meals instead of 3 main meals if eating large meals triggers tachycardia or bloating

-Avoid raising your arms above your head

Honestly seeing a doctor is likely only way to see a dramatic improvement. It took years of trying different med combinations before finding a pill cocktail that helped me. I didn't realize just how sick I actually was until then and looked back.

That I don’t know. Great question for your doctor, maybe along with testing for other electrolytes. Otherwise you’ll have to use your own judgment on what seems helpful.

If you do increase your sodium, it may be prudent to match it with potassium. You lose potassium when your body flushes out the sodium, and many people don’t get enough to begin with.

I haven’t decided on a recipe yet, but I’m making a new electrolyte mix. Probably with potassium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. Bicarbonate is an electrolyte as well (our bodies can produce it). At the right ratio I can get around 1:1:1 sodium, potassium, and chloride. Plus bonus bicarbonate. I might pair it with a magnesium drink as well, or buy the ingredients and add them to my mix. I salt my food heavily, so my electrolyte mix is mostly to fill in gaps and avoid imbalances. I’ll probably take 7-10g of the mix daily to start, which will only be a couple grams of sodium.

Hopefully that helps? I’m still learning about electrolytes.

For my multivitamin I use MultiVites Gummy Vitamins, which are delicious and cheap. I also use Celebrate Calcium Plus 500 for my calcium which aren't as delicious, but there are plenty of different flavors to try. I don't require an iron supplement, so no help there, sorry. It's easy to get a B-12 shot once a month if you ask your PCP, and for Vitamin D, I use NatureMade. Good luck.

Also, and sorry for the late reply, I meant to type more earlier and got sucked into a meeting. This product is what I feel did me the most good. Twitching stopped, also, magnesium is a natural anti-anxiety and promotes restful sleep. I've never felt better since using it. A word of caution, it can also act as a laxative (gross, I know), so if you try it start with a low dose (like half a teaspoon in water) then work up. Your body will adjust. I currently take about half a tablespoon a night. Work up and give it about two weeks. The "unflavored" kind tastes like poo, this is my favorite flavor. Hope this helps!

Natural Vitality Natural Calm Plus Calcium Raspberry Lemon, 8 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K9FF4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bnkuybK0QMETA

Supplement your electrolytes and you will have 0 issues!

Get 100% of your daily value of Sodium from 1 cup of Bone Broth (or chicken broth).

In that, drop 1 teaspoon of NoSalt, which is just pure Potassium cholride powder. BAM! 100% daily value of Potassium.

Then, take 2 doses of Magnesium Glycinate Chelate and twice as much Coral Calcium if you want to get 100% of your Magnesium, and a 2-to-1 ratio of Magnesium to Calcium, which is preferred for bone calcium and blood calcium levels.

If you take your salty electrolyte shot everyday like I do, and adapt to ketosis at <25g carbs per day and not exceeding 150g protein, I bet you will turn Super Saiyan. LOL

Looks like the culturelle has only one strain? The probiotic I used had 10 strains. I think of it as a broad spectrum probiotic:

https://www.amazon.com/ProBiota-ProBiotic-Absorbs-Quickly-Dairy-Free/dp/B003RY51GO

My youngest daughter liked this liquid cal/mag:
https://www.amazon.com/BlueBonnet-Calcium-Magnesium-Citrate-Blueberry/dp/B00028P0ZK/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1492463567&sr=1-6&keywords=liquid%2Bcalcium%2Bmagnesium&th=1

But, in all honesty, considering your kiddo has such severe constipation issues, I would probably try to find a liquid cal mag with a higher proportion of magnesium to calcium - preferably a 1:1 ratio.

Edit: This is the stuff I used to give to my oldest, who (before taking this supplement) had trips to the ER & enemas for constipation. But, this stuff was like a miracle for her! As for dosing, my doctor told me to start off with a tsp per day, and then increase the dose daily until her stools became loose. Then, back off that dose a bit. If I recall, I think taking 1 Tablespoon a day was what my kiddo needed at age 2-3 to keep her stool soft and easy to pass.
https://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Therapeutics-Calcium-Magnesium-Bioavailable/dp/B017C3VI3K/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1492463567&sr=1-4&keywords=liquid+calcium+magnesium

Jack's is definitely good stuff, but the tried-and-true Jack's 3-2-1 formula uses the Jack's Hydro Products:

Per Gallon of Water:

• 3 grams - Jacks Classic 4# 5-12-26 Hydroponic
  
• 2 grams - Jacks Calcium Nitrate
  
• 1 gram - Epsom salt (get from like ANY store)
  
  Those come in 4 lb. pails... if it seems pricey at $90 total, just remember that it will last for a LONG-ass time. Like maybe 10 small grows! To my knowledge it's easily the most cost-effective nutrient line. I'm switching to that regimen on my next run.
  
  Check this out

Feel free to check this information on multiple other sites if you don’t like this one.


Insomnia Remedies: Calcium & Magnesium Work

“Most sleeping pills, especially when taken over long periods of time, can have multiple side effects. The drugs stay in the bloodstream, give a hangover effect the next day and beyond, and can increase the risk of car and work accidents. They also impair memory and performance on the job and at home.”

“From a nutritional perspective, several research studies have shown certain minerals to be an effective natural insomnia remedy to help people fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. James F. Balch, M.D., author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, writes: "A lack of the nutrients calcium and magnesium will cause you to wake up after a few hours and not be able to return to sleep."

http://www.nutritionbreakthroughs.com/html/insomniaremedies_sleepminerals.html

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edit; https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Calcium-magnesium-1000-100-Tablets/dp/B00028LZ90/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473425857&sr=8-1&keywords=calcium+1000+magnesium+500

I take amazon elements calcium complex. 3 pills a day for all the calcium and vitamin D. Amazon sells them for $17. Amazon Elements Calcium Complex with Vitamin D, 250 mg Calcium per Serving (3 Capsules), Vegan, 195 Capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L081SO2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jIeLDbZ0JPW8J I pay a little less and have free shipping from eBay. Just make sure it’s the bottle with 195 pills in it.

Try this magnesium powder - drink it at night and not only will it help you sleep and give you a great source of magnesium supplementation, it also softens #2. Also it tastes good.

Wow this is an easy fix!

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Calcium-Carbonate-Powder-12-Ounces/dp/B004421K68

Here you go! You no longer must yearn for calcium carbonate 😊

Silly incels it is so easy to fix your problems.

Dude, magnesium citrate (must be citrate, other forms not as absorbable). Half of one of these will make you shit like a champion. Like fwoop-fwoop-fwoop-pee-FLUSH-done! And make sure you're drinking plenty of water.

Only sold online or in specialty vitamin shops. Typical drug stores only carry the crappier forms.

https://www.amazon.com/Solgar-Magnesium-Citrate-Tablets-Count/dp/B012T97SDQ

BRAWNDO.

No, not really. 1 tsp lite salt and 2 T magnesium citrate liquid in a gallon of water, add 1 Crystal Light packet (they're for 1/2 gallon, but are WAY too sweet at that conc.), then divide among 4 Powerade Zero bottles. I drink two of those per day. I also take two of these per day.

Before I started doing this, I was having muscle fatigue, brain fog, and my left eye was twitching like it wanted to leap off my face. Now I feel completely normal, which is nice.

My statement is correct. You're confusing actual weight with a "serving".

The label must meet a FDA labelling standard which shows the % of the RDA in a "serving" but a serving size is a variable. A serving can be anything from one tablet to the entire bottle.

The weight of a serving of magnesium oxide that contains 100% of the RDA is different than the weight of a serving of magnesium citrate that contains 100% of the RDA.

A quarter teaspoon of mag oxide contains as much magnesium as two huge tablets of citrate, plus the binders and fillers.

Different companies format their labels differently too. Manufacturers can format their label differently and still meet the FDA requirement.

So yes two different brands listing 600mg of X should contain 600mg of X then additional weight to account for the compounds actual weight.

But consider these two labels; NOW Mag Oxide vs Solgar Mag citrate. Yes, both show that a serving is 100% of the RDA but they indicate that in different ways.

https://www.amazon.com/Now-Supplements-Magnesium-Oxide-8-Ounce/dp/B0010B8CBW

vs

https://www.amazon.com/Solgar-Magnesium-Absorbable-Promotes-Suitable/dp/B012T97SDQ/

Look at the shipping weights for each product. The Citrate is 1.1 pounds the Oxide is 8 ounces. Yet the Oxide, which weighs half the amount of the citrate contains over 400 "servings"

There are also different grades of a compound. There exists high elemental magnesium in high quality mag citrate vs low elemental mag in low quality mag citrate, etc. different densities of elemental magnesium across various grades of the compound.

Another example is Lithium Orotate. The labels list the total weight not the elemental lithium weight. In fact, that's notated on the label of most lithium orotate supplements, as well as many other supplements

"Lithium (as lithium Orotate) 120mg (4.6mg as elemental lithium)"
https://www.amazon.com/NCI-Advanced-Research-Lithium-Orotate/dp/B000VHCU8M/

I like this Magnesium https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Vitality-Calcium-Magnesium-Raspbery/dp/B003I4P3JS/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485487061&sr=8-5&keywords=Calm+magnesium It has 320 mg of magnesium carbonate per serving, plus Calcium. You can get it without the calcium if you prefer. Read all the reviews from Amazon. Lots of benefit. I mix this with a SF beverage mix and add some no salt to make a "ketorade" and it also makes a nice hot toddy before you go to bed.

Magnesium has helped me as well, I drink [ this stuff ] and it's both effective and not gross.

I've experienced those symptoms too. Sounds like you're going deficient in some vitamins/minerals. The twitching usually happens if I'm not getting enough magnesium in my diet. Try a magnesium/calcium supplement in addition to a quality multivitamin to help with the mood swings. (Just try to take these 4+ hours after thyroid hormone).

Yeah I stay pretty well hydrated and started to take this supplement :

https://www.amazon.com/Country-Life-Target-Mins-Magnesium/dp/B00117ZTOS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526847395&sr=8-3&keywords=magnesium%2Bpotassium%2Bcalcium%2Bsupplement&th=1

Still getting cramps unfortunately.

That is a very interesting idea. I will try this. Could she suggest brands or amounts, I'm a little lost. I imagine I would have to work up to any significant amount, but not sure what an 'amount' might be.

Is it something like this or this2?

I'd be willing to bet that it's the hard water, combined with using sodium hydroxide instead of potassium hydroxide as the lye.

This combination is why you'll rarely see any of the melt and pour soaps given top ratings by an experienced shaver who lives in an area with hard water.

I'd love to see one of the folks who live in a soft water area pick up some calcium carbonate online or from the health food store and stir that in and do a back to back comparison of hard and soft water.

I hear you. I literally did not get ANY sleep for my first 3 days clean and it was hell on earth. What helped alot for me in the beginning was drinking 1.5 servings of this every night before bed:
(https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Vitality-Calcium-Magnesium-Raspbery/dp/B003I4P3JS/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1521142745&sr=8-6&keywords=magnesium+calcium)

Magnesium helps the tension and even if you get less hours of sleep, because you were more relaxed during sleep, whatever sleep you get is more refreshing. Now adays, I have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning :)

I forgot to mention, since I started taking this, it has also helped me and my headaches stay calm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003I4P3JS/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_FkQsybBAMCZX7

It's one of those supplements that you can feel working in a couple of hours. Mg is a well known supplement for Migraine. I've been using it for over an year now.

thanks. currently i'm taking this, which is magneisum oxide, should I take glycinate in addition to this or instead of?

https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Light-Magnesium-Supplement-Vegetarian/dp/B000EEDZ7C/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1540998098&sr=1-4&keywords=rainbow%2Blight%2Bmagnesium&th=1

alright so after a carb heavy meal, how many days into no carb should I start taking the potassium and magnesium suppliments as well as the bullion broth.

Are these okay? http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Made-Calcium-Magnesium-Vitamin/dp/B0029O0BVS

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Potassium-Capsules-180-Count/dp/B001AWWC1W/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1463761719&sr=1-4&keywords=potassium+supplement

Haha, I'm glad you saw the edit! Now, you're more than fine taking k2 and d3 pills, and it's a lot less of an upfront cost. I just liked the idea of not carrying around pills, and taking a 1 a day multi in the morning with my breakfast shake, and getting all the nutrition I could possibly need for accelerated weight loss throughout the day in my shakes.

I only have a desk job, but this allows me to work through lunch and go home early :D And I can just keep the shaker bottle on my desk, unrefrigerated, until lunch time with no harm. Don't got too much longer than that though, trust me.

edit Forgot to talk about the cal/mag/d3. It's what craig recommends in his recipe. I'll find a link for his recipe, then give you a link for the calmagd3

https://diy.soylent.com/recipes/keto-chow-104-rich-chocolate-4

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002PU648?tag=19-82341-20

http://www.amazon.com/Country-Life-Magnesium-Potassium-180-Tablet/dp/B00117ZTOS/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&srs=2587758011&ie=UTF8&qid=1394858550&sr=1-1&keywords=country+life+calcium+magnesium

Another option. Has decent amount of magnesium and the good K citrate.

No juices. Too many carbs. Here's my mix for 32 oz water:

1 tsp: www.amazon.com/dp/B003I4P3JS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_O-Jcvb0KZ4N9K

1 scoop: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J85WI6W/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kcKcvb0HD7Z6A

And for potassium 1/8 to 1/4 tsp: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0005YM0UY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_TdKcvb1DVXMY4

Everyone has their custom recipe just search sugar free electrolyte drink.

OK, so lets get crazy with it. What lights are you running? Do you already have a 2x4 tent? I'm going to assume these are both locked in.

PPM and pH meters:
http://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-PENGTB-Growers-Toolbox/dp/B00H90O26C/

Nutes:
http://www.amazon.com/Jacks-Classic-4-5-12-26-Hydroponic/dp/B00HFYWQ5Q/

http://www.amazon.com/Jacks-Calcium-Nitrate-15-5-Nitrogen/dp/B00B9DL3P8/

http://www.amazon.com/Hydroponic-pH-Down-Control-Kit/dp/B00TYW6Q58

Medium:
Perlite:Vermiculite 4:1

2 gallon hempy buckets. 8 plants. 1 per sq ft. Topped for 4 colas and lst to the rims of your buckets. once they reach 6 inches above the pots flip to flower.

Is this it? https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B003I4P3JS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Zw7RCbQ9G2VDF

This is the supplement I take for Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium. You take it at night after eating.

I'm drinking bone broth with added salt in morning and evening and taking potassium and magnesium supplements, these ones: https://www.amazon.com/Country-Life-Target-Mins-Magnesium/dp/B00117ZTOS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527299572&sr=8-3&keywords=potassium+and+magnesium+supplements

Here is the desktop version of your link

Once you can take horse pills again... I use these for calcium: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L4EJQ2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

These are the supplements I've taken ever since my doctor told me to get on them.

1200 mg of calcium daily is important for everyone since almost no one actually gets that amount of calcium on a day to day basis consistently, but it's especially important to prevent and even treat osteoporosis. Risk factors include being female, being Asian, and being underweight. All of them apply to me, so my primary care physician told me to take these since I started puberty. Calcium is notorious for being difficult for the body to absorb, but this product helps a higher percentage of calcium to actually get absorbed into the system. No supplement has 100% absorption rate though.

I used to have this problem with my no-knead bread.

It started when I moved from San Antonio to College Station. I concluded it was due to my water quality. The most obvious difference is that San Antonio had crazy high levels of water hardness (I think about 270 ppm water hardness as Ca/Mg and 230 CaCO3). This is a very alkaline (aka, basic) chemical.

And as I understand it microorganisms' waste are acidic chemicals, and gluten strands can be broken down by those acids. What the yeast giveth, it also taketh away.

So I think my San Antonio alkaline water was neutralizing acids made by the yeast, and resulting in more efficient gluten formation.

When I went to College Station, my loafs looked pancaked. I think the water hardness concentration there was about 9 ppm (very soft water). But after adding about 0.3 grams of CaCO3 (calcium Carbonate) I could get the loafs to retain a nice ball shape. I could literally feel the dough clinging more strongly to my metal mixing bowl with the Carbonate treatment.

You can buy CaCO3 on Amazon. It's basically just powdered limestone. The amount required per loaf (0.3 grams) is so tiny I still haven't used up my first bottle. Exceeding that concentration had diminishing returns for me in experiments. Since it doesn't dissolve well, the trick to application is to put it in the water, stir the water so that it's cloudy, and quickly pour it into the mixing bowl with the flour before the cloudiness settles. That ensured a homogenous distribution.

Edit: maybe check your city's local water quality reports. Look for calcium Carbonate, Ca, or water hardness in the tables. If you don't see it listed try a report for a different year. Newer San Antonio reports stopped listing it after a certain year. Units should be ppm or mg/L, which are approximately the same thing.

Edit 2: I've never made sourdough so I don't know if this will adversely affect the flavor. It might.

thanks for the writeup here's my actual spreadsheet with links
still trying to work this all out, haven't actually ordered anything yet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/107jI5_6_UKaNMLxrBHbbpgVyMNjyDlNU1Z6-yflPfVU/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

the worst is by far the calcium phosphate, i might just skip it..check out this price
http://www.amazon.ca/Freeda-Kosher-Calcium-Phosphate-Powder/dp/B00GZRHVIQ

What about a magnesium and potassium together supplement? Anyone use those? I found a couple I'm considering but not sure. Thanks!

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00117ZTOS/

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XHD0W0/