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Jan 17,, 5 tweets, 1 min read
Potassium is necessary for the normal functioning of all cells. It regulates the heartbeat, blood pressure, ensures proper function of the muscles and nerves, and is vital for synthesizing protein and metabolizing carbohydrates.

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Many fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium:
•Grapefruit
•Cooked spinach
•Cooked broccoli
•Sweet potatoes
•Mushrooms
•Peas
•Cucumbers
•Zucchini
•Leafy greens

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Mild cases of low potassium might not cause symptoms. More severe cases might can:
•Muscle weakness or spasms
•Muscle cramps
•Muscles that will not move
•Abnormal heart rhythms/palpitations
•Kidney problems
•Constipation
•Fatigue
•Tingling or numbness
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FDA has determined that foods that has at least 350 mg of potassium can bear the following label: "Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium & low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure& stroke."

Take potassium supplements w/ a full glass of water
Excellent sources of potassium /in a 100-gram serving:
•tomato products:1,014mg
•beet greens/cooked:909mg
•yams, baked:670mg
•potatoes/baked in skin:550mg
•spinach/raw:558mg
•avocado:485mg
•sweet potato/baked:475mg
•salmon/cooked:384mg
•bananas:358mg
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Jan 17,
Recent studies suggested that if a person is magnesium deficient, no amount of Vitam D3 supplement will allow a patient to realize health benefits of adequate Vitam D. Magnesium is a critical factor in making Vitam D bioavailable. Without mag, Vitam D is only stored & not used
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Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzyme reactions and over 600 cellular reactions. Magnesium is one of essential macrominerals, minerals which humans need to consume in relatively large amounts—100 mg or more—to maintain optimal health.

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It is estimated that over 68% of Americans are magnesium-deficient. Magnesium deficiency have increased risk of a range of conditions, inclu Alzheimer’s dz, Type II diabetes, migraine headaches, &cardiovascular dz.

Magnesium also helps to regulate melatonin production.
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Jan 15,
Vitamin B-12 is integral to the release of energy in the body, which is why a deficiency can cause tiredness. Because of its role in increased energy, it may affect your body's ability to rest.

Take in the AM.

Not tonight.
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that helps the body create DNA, nourishes the brain & nervous system, & assists with the formation of healthy red blood cells.

Vitamin B12 plays a role in serotonin production, so a deficiency may be connected w/ depression.

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Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body excretes what you don’t need in your urine.

It is estimated that your body only absorbs 10 mcg of a 500-mcg B12 supplement.

Older people are more susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency.

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Jan 15,
EGCG is a Green Tea Extract that opens a channel in the cell wall to allow Zinc to get into the cell to block replicase.Zinc blocks RNA dependent RNA polymerase enzyme that is required for the virus to multiply but zinc has to get inside the cell.EGCG is a Zinc transport.
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Foods with EGCG include:
•Green tea
•Blackberries
•strawberries
•nuts
•peaches
•avocados
•plums
•onions
•raspberries

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Zinc gluconate is one of the most common over-the-counter forms of zinc. Zinc gluconate, 14.3% elemental zinc, so 100 mg = 14 mg elemental zinc.

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Jan 1,
Our body does not naturally digest zinc easily. To make it more bioavailable, zinc needs to be attached to another substance. Often zinc is "chelated" to organic and amino acids to increase its bioavailability. 
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The more easily absorbed types of zinc supplements include:
•zinc picolinate
•zinc citrate
•zinc acetate
•zinc gluconate
•Orotate
•Sulfate
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Some zinc supplements contain cadmium, which is chemically similar to zinc. High levels of cadmium can lead to kidney failure. Zinc gluconate contains the lowest cadmium levels of any zinc supplements. Zinc gluconate, 14.3% zinc, 100 mg = 14 mg elemental.

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Dec 23, 2021
Quercetin should be taken with zinc. QUERCETIN itself has strong anti-viral properties.  The major benefit of taking quercetin with zinc is that the quercetin will push the zinc into the center of the cell where the zinc can stop the virus from reproducing.

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Quercetin is one of the most common flavonoids. Can be found in red wine, black tea, &green tea. Also abundant in apples, raspberries, onions, red grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, &green leafy vegetables. Among vegetables& fruits, quercetin content is highest in onions
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Quercetin is a plant pigment (flavonoid). It is found in many plants and foods, such as red wine, onions, green tea, apples, berries, Ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, American elder, and others. Buckwheat tea has a large amount of quercetin. Some people use quercetin as a medicine
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