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melinda melindahood.com's avatar

Is baking soda considered an electolyte? What do you think of taking 1/4 to 1/2 tsp daily away from food?

Leland Stillman, MD's avatar

Yes it is! And you can. It is strongly alkalinizing. Just be aware of that.

InSoCalMama's avatar

So interesting, thank you for posting this. What would the intake be for someone that doesn’t exercise or is active much?

Leland Stillman, MD's avatar

Depends on dietary intake of these electrolytes. I recommend people quantify these using Cronometer.

Desert Gnome @ Priory Plains's avatar

How do you feel about using magnesium bicarbonate?

Leland Stillman, MD's avatar

Fine, but it will drive pH up and sometimes that can create issues.

Shannon Oxford's avatar

I have been using 1/2 teaspoon of each Redmonds, magnesium glycinate and cream of tarter each time I sauna. Should I change my form of potassium?

Leland Stillman, MD's avatar

I don't see a reason to, I just found when comparing sources that cream of tartar was actually less dense in potassium than potassium chloride, so I incorporated that.

Amelia's avatar

Thank you for the article and for the recipes, it's so interesting and informative. I take sodium potassium capsules to keep optimal mineral balance and stay hydrated https://www.amazon.com/Electrolytes-Magnesium-Potassium-Electrolyte-Supplements/dp/B0C6MXP3C7 I like it, but it's really good to know some alternatives. May I ask: is it ok to give coconut water to a 4-year child when it has diarrhea?

melinda melindahood.com's avatar

Thank you for spelling this out so clearly and simply!