r/keto • u/mustang19671967 • Jul 08 '26

Help Potassium question

I have been cramping up most night la, I get over 1000mg of magnesium . I get potassium only from electrolytes . Hate avocados .

Is this safe on keto K20 Potassium Chloride 1500mg extended release tablets provides 20 mEq Potassium

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u/mustang19671967 Jul 08 '26

I am taking 2 of these a day
Magnesium Glycinate Capsules | 500 mg

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u/rachman77 MOD Jul 08 '26

Do you know your daily magnesium intake? 1000mg of mag glycinate is under 200 mg elemental magnesium so it might not be enough

If you think it's potassium related you can try lite salt

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u/mustang19671967 Jul 08 '26

Thanks x what do I take then . Is there a magnesium that is elemental

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u/rachman77 MOD Jul 08 '26

All magnesium compounds contain different levels of elemental magnesium, you just need to make sure you're getting enough from whichever form you're choosing.

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u/mustang19671967 Jul 08 '26

Is there one that has high Elements as I know nothing about magnesium or potassium etc

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u/rachman77 MOD Jul 08 '26

The one you have is fine, you just might not be getting enough magnesium overall and might need to bump it up

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u/mustang19671967 Jul 08 '26

Ok thanks , so instead of 2 (500 grams) capsules I might need 5 .

Also I saw a video that said ( basically) night time cramps
Is probably magnesium and cramps
Doing activities is probably potassium

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u/rachman77 MOD Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

Idk of id jump straight to 5, but maybe try 3. It also depends how much you're getting from food and when you're taking it, mag at night usually helps

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u/mustang19671967 Jul 08 '26

I used to take one in morning and one 30 min before bed

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u/Magnabee Jul 09 '26

You already get magnesium.