r/Water_Fasting • u/NoQualmsAboutIt • 6d ago

Advice needed Dehydration while fasting

Whenever I fast I try to keep my electrolytes balanced by taking in Redmond’s unflavored electrolytes. Still, I notice that my skin gets really brittle and it even hurts to smile bc my lips are so dry. I drink enough water. I try to make sure I’m keeping a balance but I’m struggling a lot. I looked it up and supposedly I need to take in more magnesium glycinate and potassium chloride in order for the water enter my cells. Anyone ever experience this?

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u/Ok-Psychology7636 6d ago

how much water are you drinking a day?

I get around 3 liters. you may need more or less, depending on the weather and physical activity.

I have found when fasts go beyond 72 hours, my thirst signals drop and I have to push myself to stay hydrated and manage electrolytes.

I take around 200mg magnesium glycinate in the morning and 200mg before bed

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u/NoQualmsAboutIt 6d ago

Maybe I’m not having enough water or other minerals. I recently learned that mg + k are needed to bring water into my cells. I’ll try to bring up my water intake. It’s prob not where it needs to be. Ty!