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Potassium
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Posted: 11/5/2017 9:42:07 PM   Hi Dr. Davis, I have been reading lately about the importance of getting 4700 mg of potassium daily. I have been using Cronometer (which I have no reason to think is inaccurate) to log my daily nutrient intake. Even with eating 12 to 15 cups of above ground vegetables, plus avocado each day – I am coming nowhere near the 4700 mg RDA for potassium. I simply cannot eat anymore vegetable than this! Most days I am only getting about half of the RDA… If that. I have noticed in your book that you do not discuss potassium. I would love to hear your opinions on this mineral. It appears to be very difficult to get the RDA, and supplements are generally only 99 mg. Tags:

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Posted: 11/6/2017 3:56:14 AM Back to Top   Have you had your levels checked. I did supplement potassium for a short time but my levels got too high.  Tags:

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Posted: 11/9/2017 12:51:42 AM Edited: 11/9/2017 12:53:45 AM (1) Back to Top   I was having leg cramps before I get out of bed in the morning when I stretched.  I started taking 300 mg of potassium and they went away. Am I in danger of becoming toxic??  I take magnesium, a minimum of 450 mg elemental. Tags:

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Posted: 11/9/2017 10:05:08 AM Back to Top   Cotonpal: Thanks for this infomation. Because of your post, I am more at ease taking the potassium.  I too track my food on Cronometer most of the time. It’s a great app. Tags:

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Posted: 11/9/2017 6:16:52 PM Back to Top   That level of potassium intake is safe, Lilly, in anyone with normal kidney function. As you see, it is less than 10% of a daily intake, so a modest quantity. Tags:

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Posted: 2/17/2020 11:00:12 PM Back to Top   Wow I wonder what the keto carnivores do for potassium not eating any veggies!  Tags:

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Posted: 7/1/2021 8:39:08 AM Back to Top   We learned a lot from your unique experience that you shared on the Meetup, Lori! I am so impressed at the lessons you have extracted from your struggles.  Tags:

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