Is Salt bad? Do you need to supplement electrolytes? We have Robb Wolf on, co-founder of LMNT electrolytes, to provide expertise on the topic of electrolytes. Robb provides deep insight into the truths of salt intake and how it relates to hypertension, suggesting insulin resistance as the primary driver of hypertension. Furthermore, Robb suggests what contributes to high salt intake, and how low salt diets relate to increased osteoporosis risk and the possibility of calcification in blood vessels. He discusses family history and ways to modulate diet to reduce the risk of hypertension if it runs in the family. Furthermore, he describes the personal fat threshold as it relates to eating a high protein diet, the debate in what it means to eat "high quality" as well as how to interpret how many electrolytes to consume. Finally, he touches base with electrolyte consumption during pregnancy. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Robb Wolf:

3:52 - What are electrolytes?

8:13 - The truth about salt intake & hypertension

11:23 - What influences salt intake?

12:35 - Reduce salt intake if hypertension runs in the family?

14:53 - Personal fat threshold & addressing insulin resistance as a driver of hypertension

25:50 - Protein leverage hypothesis & eating a carnivore diet to manage blood sugar

31:57 - What is means to eat "high-quality" foods

39:26 - How do you know how many electrolytes to consume?

46:57 - Pregnancy & electrolyte

53:20 - Learn more with Robb!

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