[JCL3]

Had similar experiences.
Had that “lower your salt intake” crap when it first started, did that for a few months b/c I had slightly elevated BP. Due to employment(petrochem) I get bloodwork at work every 6 months for “free” and I also get bloodwork at my personal doc every 6 months....so every 3 months I get a snapshot.

SODIUM and CHLORIDE started showing up LOW at work and my doc. My doc said possibly use sports drinks(nope, too many bad items in them). Started ADDING salt to my food, fixed it. I don’t eat any processed food so that may be why I was “low” after reducing my natural salt input. “Lower Your Salt Intake” became another thing they can use as a suppository.

[numberonepal]

My doc said possibly use sports drinks

All natural "Gatorade":

Makes 2 quarts.

• 1/2 to 1 tsp sea salt or dead sea salt - (never ever Mortons or off brands)
• 1 cup fruit juice of your choice. I've done OJ, tart cherry, and reduced watermelon and basil. Take yer pick on fruit juice. Always organic of course.
• 1/2 cup to 1 cup organic cane sugar.
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
• Water

Instructions:

1. Heat some of the water enough to dissolve the salt and the sugar. Just hot enough to make them dissolve. Let this cool until not hot to the touch.
2. Mix juices in your storage container.
3. Mix in the cooled sugar and salt mixture.
4. Fill your container the remainder with water.

Note: If you are replacing electrolytes after a heavy sweat I recommend the full teaspoon and full cup of sugar option. Other wise half those.