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Bicarbonate is the body's main buffer system. Just like the 1900's era industrial revolution pollution management...except better!

Acid Base Equilibrium Equation: H2O + CO2 <> H2CO3 <> HCO3- + H+

Anion Gap Equation: Na - (HCO3 + Cl) = Amount of unmeasured anions

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Potassium is exciting! Tune in to this episode to easily understand potassium homeostasis, common causes of it being high or low, why supplementing with magnesium is important if you are potassium deficient, and more!

All using a nuclear reactor analogy...

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Key points:

Sodium is the primary determinant of plasma osmolality (saltiness).

The kidneys are very precise when dialing in your plasma sodium.

When Na is abnormal on routine labs, medication lists MUST be investigated, as medications are often the culprit.

Low sodium and high sodium cause fluctuations in intracellular water, which can be dangerous, especially if Na is <120 mmol/L.

What should you drink when you get gastroenteritis? (vomiting & diarrhea)

Water + Salt - this can be obtained in Pedialyte, adding salt to water, eating salty foods with water, or drinking sports drinks (I don't recommend because they have too much sugar and not enough salt). You can also use these: LMNT

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