Ep. 280 - Salt & Fasting: The Electrolyte Truth | Why Fasting Requires More Salt | Debunking Low-Sodium Myths | Best Salt Sources | Hydration Tips for Successful Fasting | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Fasting For Life

Scott Watier

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS May 7th, 2025!*** We'll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! ⁠⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠ Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling challenge conventional wisdom about salt intake during fasting, revealing why proper electrolyte balance is crucial for fasting success. They explain how fasting and low-carb diets naturally flush out sodium, leading to symptoms many mistakenly attribute to "keto flu" or fasting difficulties—headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and muscle cramps—which are actually signs of electrolyte depletion. The hosts share surprising research showing that moderate salt intake (4-6g daily) is associated with longer lifespans and lower mortality rates, contrary to traditional medical advice. They offer practical guidance on choosing mineral-rich salt sources like Redmond's Real Salt or Celtic Sea Salt versus refined table salt, and provide specific strategies for maintaining proper hydration during fasting. Whether you're struggling with fasting consistency or experiencing energy dips during extended fasts, this episode provides the science-backed solutions to optimize your fasting experience through proper salt intake. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! - December 2024 FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Article Links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8169157/pdf/ehaa947.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/1047 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3416162/ https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.446.6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33314019/

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Dr. Scott Wadier.
0:03.0	And I'm Tommy Welling, and you're listening to the Fasting for Life podcast.
0:07.0	This podcast is about using fasting as a tool to regain your health, achieve ultimate wellness, and live the life you truly deserve.
0:15.0	Each episode is a short conversation on a single topic with immediate actionable steps.
0:20.0	We cover everything
0:21.2	from fat loss and health and wellness to the science of lifestyle design. We started fasting
0:26.0	for life because of how fasting has transformed our lives and we hope to share the tools
0:30.0	that we have learned along the way.
0:31.6	Hey everyone, welcome to the Fasting for Life podcast.
0:42.2	My name is Dr. Scott Wadier, and I'm here as always.
0:44.2	I'm a good friend and colleague.
0:44.9	Tommy Welling.
0:45.9	Good afternoon to you, sir.
0:46.9	Hey, Scott.
0:47.7	How are you?
0:48.7	Doing fantastic, my friend.
0:49.7	Excited for today's conversation.
0:52.5	We are going to be getting into sodium minerals and the truth about low-carb diets
0:57.3	combined with fasting and what the science really says.
1:01.9	So we are just going to be myth-busting 101 today, giving you the most updated, recent data
1:08.1	and research on salt and low-carb diets and their effectiveness.
1:13.8	So before we get into it today, Tommy, I want to welcome in all the new listeners.
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