Just wanted to ask if others are experiencing this or if it’s just me, since I’m trying to figure out if it’s related to Paleo or something else. I am 35/F/135lb/5’4” and did Paleo in the past. After that I took a break but have decided to start again. It’s been about 1 week, and I’m noticing increased jitters/shakiness right before breakfast, and in the later afternoon. Could this be my body’s reaction to the sharp decline in carbs? Or underlying hypoglycemia… I wonder 🤔 I remember this from the last time, I think it may have gotten better when I was off it? But again not certain
Also what is your favorite high fibre paleo food?
Oh nice, I’ll try getting one of those - definitely seems worth it. I guess if it doesn’t come up as hypoglycemia then maybe more likely the magnesium or other electrolytes? Thanks a lot for sharing reg. the magnesium… because pretty sure I have the oxide 🤦🏻♀️ That may need an upgrade too, along with consistency Appreciate you taking the time to write
A friend was recently having major symptoms of magnesium deficiency, including associated heart arrhythmias, and severe headaches. I inquired about magnesium, she was taking a significant daily dose of magnesium oxide, had for years. I sent her some links verifying what my MD researcher friend had mentioned, the poor bioavailability of magnesium oxide, only 4% absorbed!
https://europepmc.org/article/med/11794633/reload=0
“Bioavailability was measured as the increment of urinary maginesium excretion in normal volunteers given approximately 21 mEq/day of the test preparations. Results indicated relatively poor bioavailability of magnesium oxide (fractional absorption 4 per cent)”
With a better absorbed magnesium supplement, and patience, the suffering friend’s headaches have completely stopped, and the serious arrhythmias have subsided.
Mark Hyman MD has an article with a good overall perspective on magnesium and magnesium deficiency . . .
https://drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/20/magnesium-the-most-powerful-relaxation-mineral-available/