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What do i do to restore my electrolytes besides drinking gatorade?

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Easy: 1. Potassium, k-dur 20 meq twice a week for 3 months. 2. 1/2 teaspoonful of salt in any juice daily till tou feel better.

Answered 4/5/2019

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