Now Potassium Gluconate, 1 tsp= 540mg
I have been using this since starting the methylation protocol, October, 2010.
Recently I mentioned my need for potassium increased, about three weeks ago. After getting some information from 23andme, and adding some things I thought might be helpful, I am now reacting to this very differently. I am wondering if anybody else has experienced this occurence.
I used to only need 1 tsp, but recently that need doubled.
Where as the feeling of weakness and heart palpitations would occur and respond to the K+, it is now like a wave of muscle fatigue will hit certain muscles when I take it now. Also, there is a feeling of warmth that accompanies this wave. It takes about five minutes to manifest. And it is directly correlated to the K+. its almost like a niacin flush without itching and redness. And its the same muscles over and over again. Interestingly enough it also correlates to where I got this rash. And the whole timeline of it also correlates with my improvement of the rash.
I did have a run of abnormal arrythmia once, and an increased heart rate after taking my second dose of the day. This only occured once, and has not happened again.
I am worried that perhaps I may be getting too much, or then again, maybe not enough. Since a positive response with the improvement of the rash, maybe it is normal or what I need? Hell, I don't know. Anything similar with anyone elses experience? Are you supposed to "flush" but not really a "flush" thing?
Laurie
I have been using this since starting the methylation protocol, October, 2010.
Recently I mentioned my need for potassium increased, about three weeks ago. After getting some information from 23andme, and adding some things I thought might be helpful, I am now reacting to this very differently. I am wondering if anybody else has experienced this occurence.
I used to only need 1 tsp, but recently that need doubled.
Where as the feeling of weakness and heart palpitations would occur and respond to the K+, it is now like a wave of muscle fatigue will hit certain muscles when I take it now. Also, there is a feeling of warmth that accompanies this wave. It takes about five minutes to manifest. And it is directly correlated to the K+. its almost like a niacin flush without itching and redness. And its the same muscles over and over again. Interestingly enough it also correlates to where I got this rash. And the whole timeline of it also correlates with my improvement of the rash.
I did have a run of abnormal arrythmia once, and an increased heart rate after taking my second dose of the day. This only occured once, and has not happened again.
I am worried that perhaps I may be getting too much, or then again, maybe not enough. Since a positive response with the improvement of the rash, maybe it is normal or what I need? Hell, I don't know. Anything similar with anyone elses experience? Are you supposed to "flush" but not really a "flush" thing?
Laurie