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Date Posted: 09:05:23 06/27/02 Thu
Author: Sherry
Subject: Hi Kim
In reply to: kim 's message, "some signs have slowed down" on 06:41:46 06/27/02 Thu

Protein Power says on page 58, "Any dietary change, but especially this regimen will result in sometimes dramatic loss of water and electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. In people who have certain abnormal heart rhythm patterns such an abrupt change could be dangerous"

He then says in the footnote "If your heart rhythm is abnormal you will need to approach this program with great care, slowly reducing your carbohydrate intake in 20 gram/day drops from your current level to the level reommended in the phases described in Chapter 5 over a period of several weeks, instead of making the dramatic drop we normally suggest".

On page 91 he says "Take a high quality vitamin supplement plus at least 90 mg of potassium."

On page 101 "The power of insulin control to signal your kidney to waste excess fluid will result in potassium loss in urine. You will need to replace potassium in the first few weeks of your intervention to keep your body from becoming depleted. You can augment your potassium intake through the regular use of Morton's lite Salt or NoSalt brand salt substitute which are pure potassium salts, or by taking any of the supplemental prtassium replacements listed in Chapter 6 REMEMBER! If you are currently taking blood pressure medication ask your physician before you take extra potassium. Some of thes medications prevent potassium loss and your potassium level could become dangerously high from supplementing potassium while you are on the medication."

On page 138 He says that if you become dizzy or lightheaded it could be due to potassium and sodium loss due to extra urination and losing water.

You said you had lost 10 pounds in a week right? Sounds like you have lost quite a bit of water. I'm all for going to the doctor and having him check you, but I don't think taking one or two of the potassium tablets will hurt in the meantime assuming you aren't on any medication.

On page 145 he describes more symptoms of potassium deficiency "tingling, light-headedness, fatigue, muscle aches, and especially deep muscle fatigue and cramps"

He goes on to say "If your symptoms are from potassium dificiency they should be resolved in a matter of hours after beginning potassium supplementation." Then after warning about taking potassium while using blood pressure medicines or duretics, he says "If you are not taking any of these medications and have normal kidney function, it is virtually impossible to overdose on potassium taken as the salt substitute or as a supplement from a health food store."

on page 183 "During the initial phase-- especially the first few weeks...your loss of potassium in urine will excelerate dramatically. If you engage in vigorous physical excercise and sweat profusely you will lose additional potassium. If your potassium levels fall too low you can suffer from weakness, muscle cramping, fatigue and breathlessness. The potassium level in your blood must stay within a fairly narrow range for potassium to play its curcial role in the passage of nerve impulses, in muscle contraction, and in maintaining normal blood pressure."

That part about muscle contraction and blood pressure. Your heart is a big muscle that contracts all the time. If your blood pressure rapidly dropped, and your heart muscle were affected at the same time, it might make sense why this is happening.

Anyway, I don't know how soon your doctor will give you the results you asked for, and I understand the pharmacist cautioning you about the use of potassium, but I hope you won't wait too long. That heart pounding thing is a little scary. And if a little potassium will help the situation, it is probably worth a try (assuming you aren't on any medications).

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Re: Hi Kim -- kim, 12:56:41 06/27/02 Thu
- Let me know if it helps (NT) -- Sherry, 17:40:05 06/27/02 Thu