DIY Organic Magnesium Spray

One of the most common symptoms from meat-based and low carb dieters are leg cramps and muscle aches. It’s time to try some magnesium.

We are deficient in magnesium as a country. It makes sense. So many plant-based foods have antinutrients that block magnesium absorption (oxalates, phytates). Caffeine also depletes magnesium. Alcohol, stress and lack of sleep depletes magnesium.

We need magnesium for the muscles to relax.

When we eat meat-based, keto or low carb, we store less magnesium in the body because we hold less water (water + electrolytes). But as our body finds a new balance, we should need less exogenous electrolytes.

I use the magnesium spray if I didn’t drink a lot of water or if I had a stressful day. But usually, I don’t need it.

Sure, as the body adapts when first transitioning to carnivore-keto, we may need electrolytes, but we need to let the body find its own balance.

I don’t need any electrolytes unless I’m extended fasting. (even then, usually, extra high-quality sea salt works.

Here’s an excerpt from Carnivore Cure,

“Magnesium is required for over 600 reactions in the body. In fact, every cell in the body needs magnesium. Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for the muscles…