Electrolytes

Sodium: 5000 - 7000 mg/day

• This is on top of what you usually get from food. 
• Supplement 13 - 18 grams/day salt. (1 gram salt averages 388 mg sodium)
• Increase by 1 - 2 grams of sodium intake if living in hot weather, sweat profusely, drink alcohol or are drinking more fluids than usual. 

Potassium: 3500 - 4700 mg/day

• Only add more if by eating meats, fish and vegetables you are not meeting its requirements. 
• If necessary, add "Lo Salt".
• If eating adequate greens/meats, potassium supplementation may not be necessary. 
• People with kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, Addison's disease, stomach ulcers, or other health problems should never take potassium supplements without talking to a doctor first.

Magnesium: 400 - 500 mg/day

• This is on top of what you usually get from food.
• Supplement 400 - 500 mg/day with Magnesium Citrate or Magnesium Aspartate.
• Avoid Magnesium Oxide as it has low absorption and can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. 

Electrolyte guide is courtesy of Ketogains.