Sodium

Adequate sodium is essential for hydration, energy, and electrolyte balance, especially on low-carb diets.

Strong consensus

For electrolyte balance.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“sodium actually is probably the more important thing out of this than potassium or magnesium... if you don't have adequate sodium then it adding potassium and magnesium just kind of worsens the situation”

a former research biochemist · source video

In their own words

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a former research biochemist recommend
“Five grams per day is a bare minimum for sodium intake on a ketogenic diet to avoid symptoms like anxiety and heart palpitations.”

a former research biochemist · source video

a nutritional sciences PhD recommend
“Adequate salt intake is necessary for proper GABA function”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:09:40

a certified nutrition and mineral coach recommend
“Without sodium, chloride, or bicarbonate, water cannot be brought across the gut lining, impairing hydration.”

a certified nutrition and mineral coach · Instagram reel

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

The research our sources reach for

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Methylated b vitamins

Methylated B vitamins can be especially helpful for those with methylation pathway issues.

Strong consensus

“some people take methylated B vitamins to prevent a hangover ... something else which is very gentle and not going to cause any problems will be try methyl glycine or it's called TMG”

a molecular biology PhD · TikTok video

Grass-fed beef

Grass-fed beef offers better nutrition and supports soil and animal health.

Strong consensus

“grass-fed beef insane but how they do the research they take 100 head they put 50 on grain leave 50 on on grass when the ones on grain get fat they kill them all guess what the ones that grass are not as fat or lean”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:14:32

Water filtration

Filtering water is a simple way to reduce exposure to unwanted substances.

Strong consensus

“water needs to be filtered and remember in order to filter toxins like that out of the water we must use a reverse osmosis or a distillation type filter”

a clinical nutritionist · source video · 00:06:00