Is it rare to catch kidney stones while doing this? Also the dry fast is a duration of 5 days.
Dried light red kidney beans (35g weight, 90 cals, 9g of protein): 11.25 calories per 1g of protein Canned light red kidney beans (130g weight, 110 cals, 7g of protein): 15.71 calories per 1g of protein Is there a reason that...
I want to try dry fasting but i Don’t want to mess up my kidneys! Please let me know something!!!!
So everybody knows the benefit of protein especially for muscles. But let's talk about protein suplements in sports. I think it's clear that (especially in bodybuilding/fitness) protein is suplemented in an high amount that would be difficult to eat everyday....
Hey, i have one kidney since birth. Should I avoid dryfasting?
Kidney beans contain a massive amount of iron. However just because a food is dense in a particular vitamin/nutrient doesn't mean our body can properly absorb it all. What steps should be taken to get the most use out of...
Hello everyone! I have been doing dry fasts in the past and right now I’ll be finishing a 5 day df. I was wondering what is the best way to break it and I’ve come across many posts suggesting the...
I've ran into a few people during my latest DF that said I'm gonna die from kidney failure. I didn't see any of this talked about by Filonov or Dunning. Can anyone tell me why people freak out about kidney failure in...
Or I can only do it once? I want to take it in the morning when I wake up and at night right before I go to sleep. The kidney shot is the 8oz water with a half of a...
I want to do an extended fast but I’m scared it will give me kidney failure because I read that it can do that. Is that true ?
I completed a 72-hour fast. During the first 48 hours, I felt great with a lot of energy and a good mood. However, by the end of the 48 hours, when I went to sleep, I felt restless, my heart...
I am 21F, height 160cm, starting at a slightly overweight BMI by the WHO standard for Asians. I fast for fat loss and efficiency. I have done a 7-day waterfast several years ago and am dabbling in dryfasting now. I...
I donated a kidney and my remaining one is healthy. Should I cut the snake juice powder in half? Does it matter?
(The kidney shot is drink with 8oz of water with a teaspoon of baking soda) Or should i just break with a glass of regular water?
As I'm killing/treating my SIBO and Candida atm there are many tocins my body has to get rid of. And as a feel the urge to fast (juice fasting) it should be a good idea. But I don't want to reabsorb...
I have a close family member who was recently diagnosed with a severe, nasty kidney disease (advanced IgAN with crescentic glomerulonephritis). The Doc wants to put him on corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, but those seem problematic for a lot of reason...
So I have heard dry fasting is dangerous for kidney health. I also heard it gives kidneys a rest. Snake diet guy is suggesting to break a dry fast with baking soda to help kidneys. I am not sure what...
Hey! So to start i have been trying to fast on/off for years. But I've never been able to stick with it. I have a very rare earlyish stage kidney disease and I have tried what I think is everything...
Tea bags contain micro-plastics. So I was wondering, is it harmful for kidney patients?
Why people with chronic kidney disease need to eat more fat?
Hey guess I have developed kidney stones from dry fasting and not doing baking soda. Any ideas on how to help. Should I drink lots of water
I broke my 1.5 day dry fast with coca cola and fried chicken - but then later on I had this 1 second sharp kidney pain - is this because I didn't drink water instead of coke or did I...
So I'm about 10 hours away from completing my first 7 day dry fast, down about 22 pounds in total. I was already on spam and pickles low calorie keto snacc routine Cole recommended recently, and will be refeeding on...
I'm working my way up to 48 - 72 hours fasts for weight loss, but I also have chronic kidney disease and neuropathy (but not diabetes). I am wondering if anyone has had any success with fasting to help some...
I regularly read that the idea of "toxins" just existing in our body is bullshit, and that our liver and kidneys do their job of removing any toxins. But then I have also seen studies like: [glyphosate (herbicide) being found...
I recently did two Comprehensive Metabolic Panels back-to-back within 4 days. The first test was day 1 of fast. 2nd Test was the day after breaking a 3 day fast the previous night. 1st test, kidney function was normal. The...
Please let me know.
[removed]
I started fasting to optimize my energy and while waiting for an ultrasound, I read [this](https://drjasonfung.medium.com/much-new-and-interesting-data-support-the-benefits-of-fasting-in-diseases-other-than-obesity-and-868a73734a63) article from [Dr. Jason Fung](https://drjasonfung.medium.com/). That new information convinced me to continue fasting and change a few habits: >*In mice, they use severe caloric restriction...
[deleted]
Hello I was wondering if anyone got kidneys tested after long dry fast. What were results? How long of dry fast? I’m new and interested in dry fasting.
I read somewhere that if you go over your recommended protein intake or too much protein it can mess with you kidneys and be bad for you. I'm currently at 20gs over my current recommendation
Do I need to be completely hydrated and peeing straw-coloured water? For whatever reason, I think I’m dehydrated currently - not because I’m thirsty - but my pee is dark yellow - bordering on brown. I feel fine....
Please reply to the thread with YOUR fasting rules. I am going to personally water fast with electrolytes for 3 days. I also will have black coffee as many as I want. Feel free to ask fasting questions and I'll see...
Is it normal for my kidneys to hurt?
Hello everyone! I’m on my 4th day of a 7 day dry fasting and since yesterday I have been feeling a strong lower back pain, which might have to do with my kidneys since I had UTIs in the past....
I broke my DF at noon of the 5th day. Two reasons: 1) I went for a walk. After about 1 km, I noticed that I was so tired, I wouldn't be able to come back on my own,...
Also, is it okay to consume spinach everyday or will it trigger kidney stone formation?
[removed]
In the nutrition world this seems to be a polorising issue, that I have found to be simplified into two types of thought. 1.We only need around 15% of our daily intake to be protein or less (Dr Collin Campbell,...
The title say it all, but I'm forced to write something here.
I take 750mg of turmeric, twice per day (yes, my supplement has black pepper in it). Is this safe? Does anyone else take it, have anecdotal information, or actual verified information?
I think that my kidneys are a bit shot from dry fasting pretty relentlessly. I know that citrate is pretty good for dissolving kidney stones but want to see if there are any good sources other than magnesium citrate: like...
I’m doing 18:6 and OMAD, and have been experiencing a lot of aching/pain in my kidneys, usually just one at a time. I’m drinking tons of water. Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be worried?
My creatinine levels are a little high 1.31 and EGFR levels are normal range but low , I haven’t been drinking as much water with the monohydrate as I should , any suggestions to get the creatinine levels...
I think I may have pushed my most recent d.fast too far and I wanted to share the experience both so that I could hear any ideas anyone might have as to what happened for me, and also to help...
I know that the human body uses carbohydrates to create energy, but it can also use proteins, and therefore I don't understand if a person can live fine without carbs?
Apparently we need only ~500mg to be healthy (most of the top results on google for me say this), but we need 25 grams of fiber a day, so shouldn't fiber taste approximately 50 times better than salt? I...
I have protein urinalysis testing strips and after 7 days of dry fasting. I have been reading at more than 3.0 g/l in my urine on the 8th day every time. Why is no one talking about this? There's not supposed...
- Does the usual bodybuilding diet put strain on organs (kidneys etc), considering the inordinate amounts of food consumed especially meat and dairy that is consumed besides the supplements? - And how do the hormones or supplements being fed to the...
Was wondering what other options anyone has found to be abundant in protein for building muscle.
The more I think about and practice dryfasting the more I feel like the mechanics are similar to fasting on water. It seems that people who are new to fasting or even just eating keto, struggle with a variety of tough...
Hi Everyone, I’ve just released the latest ep of my podcast What Your GP Doesn’t Tell You: Why Has Medicine Been So Slow To See the Benefits of Fasting? which I thought might be...
Although I know creatine is the most studied supplement, I’ve recently read an article which shows that this is related to kidney/ heart problems and can rise the risk of strokes, especially if taken with caffeine. I do not necesarilly...
It’s been approximately 20 days since I started, and while google is suggesting things like kidney failure and internal bleeding, I feel absolutely fine (apart from the gross mouth and heartburn). Do I need to stop the fast? Anyone has...
What are your thoughts about it guys? People claim it to cause metabolic disease or even linked it to stuff like ADHD. Is it really that bad? 😳
I’m 34 years old and female. I am 5’1” and weigh about 150 pounds. I my goal is to get to about 120 pounds. I haven’t weighed that little since high school but I believe it is...
Disclaimer : Not seeking medical advice. Just for educational purposes only. For the record done a 4 day dry fast few years ago. Currently 55 pounds overweight and never had surgery done on my body. Have done a 10 day water...
I've heard from many people and blogs about lemon juice/lemon water cleansing or detoxing the liver. I was wondering where this hypothesis comes from and if there are any studies that seem to back it up. Thanks!
37 year old male 5ft 10 Starting weight: 227 lbs Goal weight: 185 lbs Hi so before starting the snake diet I was already doing intermittent fasting 18/6 and working out with kettlebells doing Geoff Neupert’s Olympic 2.0 double kettlebell program & cycling on...
Considering it is high in oxalate (just as black pepper, that I also use to increase its bioavailability) and that could lead to developing kidney stones, how could I remove it from the powder? Should I soak it, just like...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
My mom is in her early 60s. She has type 2 diabetes, heart issue, gallbladder polyps, uterus pain, kidney pain and dark urine. We're poor as hell, have no relatives, and our only options are fasting, drinking baking soda and...
Has anyone tried this? I’m looking into donating my kidney. The research I’ve done indicates a max BMI of 30 is allowed. Which translates to 80ish pounds for me to lose. Does this mess anything up?
I'd like to try a 3 day dry fast but I'm worried about hurting my kidneys. Would I achieve the same, if not similar result to a 3 day dry fast if I just drank one glass of water every...
Hi All, How long does it take to flush all the bad toxins stored in the body during a dry fast? I have embarked on two dry fasts in the past month (3 days and 3.5days) in which the most recent...
I have been doing the snake diet for about a month and i have lost 15 lbs so I an very happy with the results. My questions are as follows: -Why do I feel so thirsty after sipping snake juice all...
My side hurts bad i dont know if its a muscle problem or something wrong with my kidneys.
I've been using table salt for sodium, CALM powder for magnesium citrate, and purchased NOW brand potassium chloride powder to have a source of potassium. However, I'm realizing that I'm getting chloride from the table salt AND the potassium chloride...
I've noticed the topic of anti nutrients popping up more and more often in my research, mostly regarding phytate/ tannins/ lectins/ saponins and how they can interfere with the bioavailability of nutrients, along with other effects. This has added yet another...
Im aiming to go for 7 days I weighed 70kg before the fast, now 66kg. When can i do the 7 day dryfast? I want to do it soon (for spiritual and heal purposes)
What am I doing wrong here?
It is easy to maintain a lean physique while eating low carb, high fat, and high protein diet or keto. What are the downside of getting most of you calories from fat and protein and essentially neglecting carbohydrates?
\*\*SAFETY\*\* This subreddit strongly advises AGAINST doing prolonged (3+ days) dry fasts if your only source of information or experience comes from what is discussed on this subreddit. If you are an experienced faster and are receiving outside help/medical check-ups, then...
Whenever I take potassium I feel something weird in my heart. It's like if my heartbeat is weaker...it's difficult to explain. But it is not a nice feeling. I mix in 2 liters of water (along with salt and magnesium) 1400...
And can your body even absorb calcium disolved in vinegar?
Does drinking plenty of water help?
Im not just saying this, but he did it More than once. He would Always read my messages, I guess I'm entertaining. But I never showed him my face or took the photos he wanted for his page,...
Hi all. I see many comments / posts when reading around about the sodium levels in canned food. Specifically they seem to be referring to the need to put sodium in canned beans(not baked beans) / vegetables, for firmness from...
If someone were to drink TPN or some other sort of complete nutrition (assuming they cannot taste and don't mind the texture) could they live a healthy life? Or is there some importance to real food?
To keep this short, I'm thinking of dry fasting as long as I'm comfortable with (ideally 9-11 days) and transitioning into an electrolyte water fast and would love for some experienced dry fasters to just correct me, add or take. Preparation: Fasting...
This post was inspired by this tifu: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/ww76wy/tifu\_drinking\_water\_gave\_me\_kidney\_stones/ There are many foods out there that are full of the worst possible shit but companies are still trying to sell them as healthy. Granola bars, diet yogurts, gluten free snacks and...
Had some heart racing, and went in, kidney readings are good, everything checked out.
Yesterday I broke my five day dry fast, and I've never dry fasted for five days before. Nobody, and I mean nobody talked about how terrible the recovery is. I rehydrated with coconut water and sodium bicarbonate, and then had...
[removed]
I am randomly smelling ammonia. I read that it could be impaired kidney function, liver damage, or eating too much protein. I took the vinegar/baking soda shot, but I wonder if anyone else has experienced this and what you did...
Hi Everyone, I’ve just released the latest ep of my podcast What Your GP Doesn’t Tell You: Why Has Medicine Been So Slow To See the Benefits of Fasting? which I thought might be of interest to...
Hello everyone, I accidentally starting fasting. I wake up at around 10 in the morning and skip eating until 3 +- usually, but I've done this for a week and 2 times i nearly fainted even though it's only a few...
I came across an article which claims our body will burn muscle mass while you dry fast. (without saying if this applies to overweight and / or regular people lol) And it also claims you HAVE to drink water because your...
Since some foods rich in non-heme iron (spinach,green salads,nuts,seeds,beetroot,dark chocolate) are also high in oxalates If one has to combine these foods which are high in oxalates with a food high in calcium for some reason (preventing kidney stones eg),what...
Hi guys 25f here. Recently completed a 2 week water fast with the hopes of clearing up some internal scar tissue causing me pain and to hopefully lose a little bit of weight as well, since I was approaching 200lbs....
Those with kidney disease have to be very cautious with potassium, because for them, the potassium would not get eliminated from the body and could have fatal results. But for a healthy person, do they need to exercise caution with potassium...
I’m all about giving water fasting a go. However I’m a bit cautious as I take medication for hypertension. Does anyone hav experience with this?
So after the thread yesterday, and just perusing the sub today and reading through various threads, this whole nutrition thing seems pretty confusing. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there, it seems that it is easier...
I've been fasting for about 3 weeks doing 18:6 successfully. The problem I've run into is I'm so used to processed and heavily calorie dense meals the size of a small plate., getting enough calories in 6 hours for the...
So many healthy recipes have quinoa as a main ingredient, but due to a kidney problem I shouldn't eat quinoa more than a few times a year. What would be a decent replacement grain?