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Mollykgkg

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What relationship, if any, does potassium have with this diet?

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Why would caffeine be restricted?



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Answer to Question 1

Potassium is found in muscle in high concentrations and is necessary for muscle contraction and heart function. Potassium can be lost easily with the increased urinary excretion that occurs with such fasts and, with restricted intake, potassium may be restricted also.

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Caffeine would act as a diuretic and cause water-soluble vitamins and some minerals to be lost along with the loss of fluids. Usually, no more than one glass of caffeine-containing fluids is allowed per day.




Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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