Major Benefits of SALT During Fasting or Keto (& How Much Salt to Use)

How much salt (aka sodium) do you need during intermittent fasting? How much salt do you need during extended fasting? How much salt do you need during a ketogenic diet? How does each of these situations compare to a normal day? I'll explain all of that, and more. :)

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
0:00 Intro / preview
1:15 Is salt bad for you?
2:39 How much sodium do people usually consume?
3:50 2 reasons you need more salt on a ketogenic diet
5:48 How much salt during daily intermittent fasting
6:51 How much salt during extended water fasting
9:10 What about medical conditions like CHF or kidney failure?
11:08 How to get salt

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About this video
Ben Tanner PA-C provides a detailed explanation about how much sodium to use when you fast. This includes how much sodium to use during a prolonged water fast, how much sodium during daily intermittent fasting (aka time restricted eating), or how much sodium to use if you're on a ketogenic diet. Why do you need more sodium under these conditions? Although this is not individual medical advice, Ben also provides some insights about how much salt to use if you have a medical condition like congestive heart failure or kidney failure. Overall, this is a deep dive about sodium and fasting.

Medical disclaimer
None of the info I share online is individual medical advice. I don't know your individual circumstances, and I'm not your medical provider. Always consult your own medical providers.

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