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Feb 25 • 4 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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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

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Feb 24
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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Vitam D & Mg replacement therapy in elderly patients is known to redu risk of nonvertebral fractures, overall mortality, & incidence of Alzheimer dementia. Some magnesium rich foods inclu almonds, &spinach. 

Vitam D defic is assoc w/ higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalization.
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Magnesium Rich Foods:

Almonds/dry roasted:Serving Size 1 oz, 80mg.
Spinach/boiled:Serving Size ½ cup, 78mg.
Dark chocolate 60-69% cacoa;Serving Size 1 oz, 50 mg
Avocado:Serving Size 1 cup, 44 mg
Cocoa powder/unsweetened
Salmon, Atlantic:Serving 3 oz, 26 mg
Broccoli
Carrot/raw
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Feb 18
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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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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Quercetin has a low bioavailability, which means your body absorbs it poorly. That’s why the supplements may include other compounds, such as vitamin C or digestive enzymes like bromelain, as they may increase absorption.

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Feb 17
Zinc is a crucial element for the basic functioning of the human body as it plays many roles in numerous biochemical pathways.

Suggested amount of elemental zinc to take?

See Dr Zelenko’s protocol.

bit.ly/3Gz6GOO

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The more easily absorbed types of zinc supplements include:
•zinc citrate
•zinc acetate
•zinc gluconate
•Orotate
•Sulfate
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Avoid taking zinc w/ foods that are high in calcium or phosphorus, which can make it harder for your body to absorb zinc. Foods high in calcium or phosphorus incl milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, beans/peas, lentils, nuts, peanut butter, beer, soft drinks,& hot cocoa

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Feb 16
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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Magnesium deficiency can inhibit neurotransmitters and constrict blood vessels, which can provoke a migraine headache in people susceptible to them. The American Migraine Foundation recommends 400-500 mg of magnesium supplementation per day to prevent migraines. ‍

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Reasons to supplement with magnesium might include:
•Regulate blood glucose and insulin metabolism
•Promote good bone health, especially in patients susceptible to osteoporosis
•Promote good brain health, especially in patients susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Feb 12
Magnesium/Mg is essential in the metabolism of vitamin D3, and taking high doses of vitamin D can induce depletion of Mg.

Adequate magnesium supplementation should be considered as an important aspect of vitamin D3 therapy.

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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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Reasons to supplement with magnesium might include:
•Regulate blood glucose and insulin metabolism
•Promote good bone health, especially in patients susceptible to osteoporosis
•Promote good brain health, especially in patients susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Feb 10
Vitamin D3 is unique among vitamins working more like a hormone at the level of our DNA. Considered to be a steroid hormone, it regulates at least 229 genes. It also controls thousands of other functions within the cells of our bodies. The immune system is very reliant on it.
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Vitamin 3 is a fat-soluble hormone. Similar to but different from the form of Vitamin D that the skin produces when exposed to sunlight, Vitamin D3 can be obtained by eating certain products, including egg yolks, fatty fish, fish oil, cheese, yogurt, & other foods. 
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Vitam D can also be energizing. Benefits of Vitam D incl:
• Development of healthy bones & teeth
• Improves/support the immune/nervous systems
• Supports lungs, cardiac functions& influences the expression of genes involved in cancer development

Best taken w/ high-fat diet
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