Fasting Salts Dosage Calculator

This article is about Dosage Calculator for Nutri-Align Fasting Salts Powder and Nutri-Align Fasting Salts Capsules.

Supplement requirements are different for each person

We are all different. Our supplement requirements vary a great deal. Multiple factors are involved including age, body composition, diet, exercise, genetics and local climate. For fasting, the type of fasting and its duration makes a big difference too.

People on the higher end of the requirements scale may need 3x-4x more fasting electrolytes than those on the lower end.

For example, compare an amateur athlete training for a triathlon in hot weather vs someone working a office desk job with very little exercise. Their supplementation needs are dramatically different, whether they are fasting or not.

So there is no such thing as "one size fits all" dosage for supplements!

Finding the optimal dosage of Fasting Salts

Based on our customer feedback, establishing the correct dosage level can be a bit tricky. If you don't get it right, you might get some unpleasant symptoms of either deficiency or overdose.

Fasting Salts pouch includes some basic guidelines on dosages. But there is a lot more to it than what we could possibly hope to include on the packaging!

The quiz helps you determine whether your electrolyte requirements are High, Low or Medium. It provides dosages for each day of the fast based on this outcome.

PLEASE NOTE - you may still need to tweak the recommended dosages further to make them 100% optimal for you.

How does the quiz work?

The quiz includes questions on the following aspects:

Type of fast - EF requires more supplementation than IF

Fast duration (EF only) - short-term EF (24-72 hours) need less supplementation than longer-term EF (3 days +)

Height / Weight - those with a larger overall body mass will need more electrolytes

Carbs consumption - people on standard diets typically have more electrolytes stored in their body than those on low-carb/Keto

Electrolyte supplements - if you take electrolyte supplements while not fasting, you will have more of them stored in your body

Climate - hot weather induces sweating which accelerates electrolyte depletion

Sweating - any other regular sweat-inducing activity will also increase your electrolyte requirements

Results are still guideline only

Please note these recommendations are still guideline only.

The quiz generates a more accurate estimate than a generic “one size fits all” dosage recommendation.

However, there are still other factors at play that affect your electrolyte levels which cannot be covered by a quiz, for example:

• Genetics
• Dietary intake of electrolytes while not fasting
• Electrolyte levels of your drinking water
• Other supplements or medications you take

Use your quiz result as the starting point and tweak it up or down depending on how you feel.

Tailoring the dosage further based on how you feel

INCREASE the dosage if:
You feel any symptoms of electrolyte deficiency such as fatigue, dizziness, headaches, muscle cramps and heart palpitations.

DECREASE the dosage if:
You feel any symptoms of electrolyte overdose such as bloating, swollen fingers or ankles, nausea and diarrhea.

SPREAD OUT the dosage if:
You experience digestive upset such as stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea BUT no other symptoms listed above. This may indicate a single dosage is too high for your digestive system to process in one go. Split 1 scoop into 2x servings of 0.5 scoop or use more water (750ml instead of 500ml). If your digestive upset symptoms persist, stop taking the product and let us know.

Fasting Salts powder – General tips

Start small

It’s always better to err on the side of taking too little rather than too much.

If you take a small dosage and still feel the symptoms of deficiency, you can always have a little bit more. But if you take too much all at once, the most likely outcome will be diarrhea or vomiting.

After a few days of fasting, you will be more attuned to your body's signals. You will get a better sense of how to adjust the dosage based on how you feel.

Drink slowly

Don’t down the salty water all at once. That would increase the likelihood of digestive upset.

Sip the water gradually instead.

Tweak the taste

Fasting Salts consists of pure unflavoured mineral salts so it will taste salty. There is no way to eliminate the salty taste but here are some tips from our customers on how to make it better.

• Dilute further - simply add more water to reduce the concentration of salt
• Try warm water instead of room temperature – some people say this method reminds them of drinking bone broth
• Try sparkling water with a dash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice – they will balance out the saltiness to some extent

Warnings

Fasting is considered to be generally safe for healthy individuals.

Consult your doctor or another qualified health professional before fasting and before taking supplements if any of the following apply to you:

• Elevated blood pressure
• Kidney infections and disorders
• Taking any prescription medications
• Under medical supervision for any reason
• Any other serious health concerns not listed above

Fasting is not recommended if any of the following apply:

• You are pregnant or lactating
• You are under 18 years of age
• You have a Body Mass Index of under 19
• You’ve been diagnosed with an eating disorder in the past

Find out more about fasting warnings