#119 - Robb Wolf: Electrolytes & Proper Hydration, Fasting & Low Carb Diets, Salt Controversy, Low Electrolyte Symptoms, The Sodium-Potassium Pump, Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Disease, And More!

The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast

Melanie Avalon

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.5 • 650 Ratings

🗓️ 11 November 2021

⏱️ 102 minutes

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0:00.0	Being aware of the signs and symptoms of low electrolyte status, lethargy, fatigue, brain fog,
0:07.0	are early stage pieces. When we start getting cramping, you're really far down the track.
0:12.7	If we are deficient in sodium, it's virtually impossible for the kidneys to get out ahead of that.
0:18.8	Sodium and potassium are really kind of the energy currency of life.
0:23.3	Dietary change is so difficult anyway.
0:26.0	But if you feel like absolute garbage also,
0:28.9	you're really stacking the deck unfavorably.
0:31.3	Welcome to the Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast,
0:35.2	where we meet the world's top experts to explore the secrets of health,
0:40.2	mindset, longevity, and so much more. Are you ready to take charge of your existence and biohack
0:47.1	your life? This show is for you. Please keep in mind. We're not dispensing medical advice
0:52.9	and are not responsible for any outcomes you may
0:55.7	experience from implementing the tactics lying herein. Are you ready? Let's do this.
1:04.1	Welcome back to the Melanie Avalon Biohacking podcast. Okay, friends, Rob Wolf is my favorite. So I am so thrilled to share today's
1:13.2	episode with you guys. Like I say all throughout this episode, and I have said before,
1:18.2	Rob Wolf is basically the reason I'm doing what I'm doing today. I read his book,
1:22.7	The Paleo Solution, and here we are. I had Rob on the show before and we dive deep into regenerative agriculture
1:29.9	as well as some other health related things. But today's episode, we are focusing on
1:35.1	electrolytes such an important health topic that I think people have oftentimes a very basic
1:40.6	understanding of. It was so exciting to dive deep, deep, deep into all of it with Rob.
1:44.9	If after listening to the show, you would like to try the element electrolyte supplements.
1:49.8	Rob is being so kind and he is giving my audience free samples. Yes, completely free. You just go
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