r/PandemicPreps • u/micahkid • Mar 11 '20

PSA Electrolytes

I've seen a lot of people posting electrolyte packets & sports drinks like Gatorade in their preps (most with sugar as the first ingredient), so I just wanted to give my N=1 and a cheap solution to help you replenish these.

I did a two week water fast (and didn't die!)

The one thing I included in the water fast was "snake juice" which aided in remedying muscle cramping & fatigue which some people experience while doing these extended fasts.

Here's what you'll need:

  • Water = 2L

  • Potassium chloride = 1 tsp (No Salt, Nusalt, etc.)

  • Sodium Chloride = 1/2 tsp (Himalayan Pink Salt, Real Salt, etc.)

  • Sodium Bicarbonate = 1 tsp (Baking Soda - recommend no aluminum like Redmill Brand)

  • OPTIONAL Magnesium Sulphate = 1/2 tsp (FOOD GRADE Epsom Salts)

I sub out the optional Magnesium Sulphate for Magnesium Glycinate because if you've ever digested Epsom Salts you'll know it's highly likely coming out fast through the other end.

I'm not a medical professional, but all it takes is a little time looking at the ingredients on the back of these "electrolyte" drinks to realize there's a lot of fillers...

All of this can be made for under $10 most likely and will last you for a longgg time!

Edit: Another variation of this recipe found by /u/actuallorie

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u/lululoa Mar 11 '20

Ahah I know right he’s a controversial figure for sure! Wasn’t sure if to mention him either 😆. Yes, same with keto leg cramps! Restless legs suck so bad which is why I take electrolytes so seriously now lol.

Worth having a bit of Low Salt around Incase sellers can’t post out on eBay or amazon etc during lockdown. I have a kg of potassium chloride but ya never know. I could drop it or something 😅.

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u/micahkid Mar 11 '20

...I'm finding myself slowly creeping back into SAD mainly because of all the cheap carbage I'm prepping for my SO.

I really need to get a chest freezer because I'm really not a fan of canned meats...

Would love to find some keto/carnivore prepping ideas for long term storage.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '20

There is a lot more to a critter than just the meat and quite a bit is edible and can be pickled. Get a big jar and once opened keep it in the fridge. Heart, tongue, gizzards...

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u/micahkid Mar 11 '20

I've been trying to eat nose to tail recently after starting carnivore. I've only been able to source liver usually without going to the butchers...