Mineral Supplementation

Modern food contains substantially fewer minerals than food grown a century ago, making food-only mineral sourcing insufficient during extended fasting. Glycogen depletion during carbohydrate reduction causes the first 3 pounds of weight loss on any low-carb approach to be water. Potassium is difficult to obtain in sufficient quantity from food alone and should be supplemented in citrate form during fasting. Mineral depletion is the primary source of discomfort during fasting. Pink Himalayan salt or sea salt provides sodium along with a full range of trace minerals.