Blood testing before starting sway - Ca, Sodium, etc

[NeedAGirl!]

I am basically following the Dutch study and my diet starts Nov 1. Like in the study, I had my blood drawn today.

This is what it showed
Sodium 138
Potassium 4.3
Magnesium 1.9
Calcium 9.2

I am having it checked again after 5 weeks on the diet like they did in the study. Should be interesting!

[nuthinbutpink]

I think this is great! PLEASE KUP with the results. In fact, I am going to sticky this so we don't lose it!

[rainbowflower]

fascinating, good luck!

where did you find info of the Dutch diet BTW?

[love being a mummy]

Good idea, please keep us updated.

[NeedAGirl!]

I have access to the full study through my work. I believe that Atomic has it if you are a Dream member as well. All of my labs are technically normal for normal (non-swaying) people. My sodium is already pretty low - mine - 138 (Nl 135-145) but potassium is high - mine - 4.3 (nl 3.5-5). (not surprising since I eat a ton of potassium rich foods normally) My calcium is also lower - mine 9.2 (nl 9-10.5) and magnesium is lowish - mine 1.9 (nl 1.5-2.5).

As you can see, I have work to do! I was not taking any Ca when I conceived my 2 DSs nor doing any dairy. I never do a lot of sodium but both boys were conceived toward the end of summer - I always have a huge garden and am eating tons of potassium rich tomatoes, potatoes, fruits, etc.

I will have it done again after 5 weeks on the diet (like in the study) which should be mid-December. I will let you know what happens. In the study, the levels did not change by a whole lot but they did change. (usually by tenths of points - like from 9.2 to 9.6, etc) But if they did not change by 5 weeks, they increased the supplements and further restricted the diet which is what I will do. Cuz in the end, those who dieted hard enough to change their blood levels (AND did a 3 day cut off) had 82% girls!

[wocket]

interesting! Can't wait to see results

[atomic sagebrush]

Interesting! Following this with bated breath.

Out of curiosity, how did you get your doc to do the blood tests, or were you able to get them done via work?? A lot of people have to beg and plead for their doctor to order tests even when they are able to pay privately out of pocket.

[nuthinbutpink]

fascinating, good luck!

where did you find info of the Dutch diet BTW?

Yes, we have it in the member research reports. It is a study we had to purchase.

[NeedAGirl!]

So I had my blood rechecked today... It has been about 6 weeks on the diet. The first # is the value back in October and the second is now.

Sodium 138 141
Potassium 4.3 3.9
Magnesium 1.9 2.0
Calcium 9.2 9.4

So, what does this show? Probably that there is not much utility to having your blood drawn! Thought it was an interesting experiment though. I have been keeping track of all of my intake and I am eating WAY less sodium than normal (averaging about 500mg daily) and I am taking Calcium (666mg) and Magnesium (400). I was slightly more dehydrated today which is I am sure why the sodium is higher. I think blood sodium changes by the hour. Potassium is more diet driven so that decrease might actually be valid....

[NeedAGirl!]

Oh and to answer your earlier question - my doctor has 4 daughters and 1 son. She thought it was really interesting and did it willingly!