Microblog: 56 Molecules of Magnesium Is Required to Metabolize One Molecule of Fructose

One of the reasons I wrote @CarnivoreCure was to share some of the thoughts I have when someone tells me their concerns or fears about a meat-based diet.

⛑Not everyone can work with me. But how do I explain a concept or address a concern in a simple social media post? It’s pretty hard.

🥒One of the big fears lately is around the need for carbohydrates for hormone health. And I think, “read @CarnivoreCure.”

📃I wrote a blog post about the importance of magnesium. I also share how you can make your own organic magnesium spray at home.

🥀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 all deplete magnesium.

💧When we eat 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 when I had a stressful day.

🧂But I rarely need it. I don’t need any electrolyte drops unless I’m extended fasting. (even then, usually, extra…