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		goda90 on Feb 26, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Exercise, fasting shown to help cells shed defecti... I'm curious, do you take potassium and sodium supplements while water-fasting?

40acres on Feb 26, 2019 | [–]

I typically put pink salt in my tea, does not taste great but after a few days it's legitimately satisfying. Amazing how your standards can change so quickly in desperation.

rootusrootus on Feb 26, 2019 | | [–]

Why pink? For the iron?

mathnmusic on Feb 26, 2019 | [–]

Yes, typically on the 4th day.

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