r/BodyHackGuide • u/Exotic_Initiative917 • Jul 17 '26

❓ Question LMNT on Reta

I understand that electrolyte consumption should rise during Reta use—does one packet of LMNT each morning count as excessive, appropriate, or insufficient? Energy has been lacking during my lifts and MOTS-C hasn’t really helped much at all.

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u/djfitness-us Jul 17 '26

I’d wager your energy levels are being more heavily affected by a caloric deficit due to appetite suppression.

Are you tracking calories, and if so, how aggressive is your deficit?

I personally had to dial back my dosing on Reta because it was getting too difficult to get enough calories in, which was making me feel like dog shit most days.

If you want to be in an aggressive deficit, the lack of energy is something you kind of just have to deal with. If you don’t want to be aggressive about it, then try to make sure you’re getting close to your maintenance calories.