What are the side effects of drinking electrolytes empty stomach in the mornings?

Andrew Huberman and David Sinclair discussed the relevance of electrolytes during fasting in the Huberman Lab. They highlighted that while some individuals might experience lightheadedness or shakiness during a fast and find that adding sodium, potassium, or magnesium to their water could be beneficial, others like David Sinclair do not feel the need to supplement with electrolytes as they do not experience such side effects. Since Sinclair personally hasn't felt a need for electrolytes, he sticks to his routine of tea and coffee and doesn't add them to his protocol, implying that the impact of consuming electrolytes on an empty stomach can be subjective 1.

Fasting Electrolytes

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Andrew and David discuss the need for electrolytes during fasting. While David doesn't see a need for it, he acknowledges that it makes sense for those who experience lightheadedness or shakiness.

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