For reference these are the recommended numbers I found for Aus. For men 18-30

Sodium SDT - 2,000 mg/day
Potassium AI - 3,800 mg/day
Magnesium RDI - 400 mg/day
Calcium RDI - 1,000 mg/day

Data from 
https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values/nutrients



Men 18+
Sodium SDT - 2,000 mg/day
Potassium AI - 3,800 mg/day
Magnesium RDI - 400 mg/day
Calcium RDI - 1,000 mg/day

Men 30+
Magensium RDI - 420 mg/day
Men 70+
Calcium RDI - 1,300 mg/day

Start with 10-20% supplementation

SDT=Suggested dietary target
AI=Adequate intake
RDI=Recommended dietary intake


I am also looking at getting amino acid supplement for lent as well.

For fasting, the 2 small meals must be less than the large main meal. But in what category? Calories? Weight? Volume?

Yeah, that's a bit tricky.  I think the most commonly used criterion would be weight, but it's tricky because if you eat a gigantic main meal then you can eat some fairly large small meals also.  So the way I generally look at it is that if I were to combine the two small meals, would it really rise to the level of a satisfying meal, where I would walk away from it satisfied and not still somewhat hungry?  There are some times during Lent that I might eat a very small main meal, main because it has meat in it, but that by itself shouldn't now on that day change the standard for how small the small meals have to be.  Let's say I just eat a single 6-ounce beef stick for my main meal.  Do I now have to adjust the small meals down, to where I can only eat 2 ounces at one meal and 3 at another?  I wouldn't think so.  So it's not a standard relative to the main meal you HAPPENED to eat that day, but as a general rule.  So if you combine the two small meals, would it be what a personal would normally consider a satisfying full meal that would get you through a good part of the day?  And I also don't know that it should be subjective to the individual.  One person might consider a couple of hot dogs and some potato chips a full meal, whereas another person might eat a 1 pound steak, 2 baked potatoes, 3 different sides, dessert, etc.  In general, the Church doesn't require people to sit there with scales weighing every meal, but to just apply common sense and perception.  Just imagine combining the two meals and think whether or not together they would be a satisfying full meal.

I've been using this recipe for years, it is perfect. You could honestly fast from Palm Sunday until Easter drinking this stuff without running into electrolyte problems.

Do you take this everyday or just when fasting?

My supplements came in the mail today, but I realised I don't have micro scales to measure the amounts properly.... so I am going to buy one. Also for those that take electrolyte drinks, do you drink it everyday or just days of fasting? I heard supplements can cause stain on liver/kidneys?

My supplements came in the mail today, but I realised I don't have micro scales to measure the amounts properly.... so I am going to buy one. Also for those that take electrolyte drinks, do you drink it everyday or just days of fasting? I heard supplements can cause stain on liver/kidneys?

You can buy sets of partial teaspoons and the supplements nearly always indicate a volume to weight ratio on the package.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFR9RSD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B07JFR9RSD&linkCode=as2&tag=httpwwwchanco-20 />

That's a good idea but I already ordered a milligram scale. Though the scales should be easier to make adjustments, and will be used for measuring seeds and other smaller food stuff.

Right, but a scale is generally much more work ... and so might be a deterrent to staying with it day after day.