Aldosterone and Renin Test Prep.

[ChEMom]

Thanks Lee for putting this all down in writing.

Here is how to test aldosterone and renin:

Test 8am before any supps/meds.

Fasting after midnight.

NO Salt supping (i.e. if you take sea salt daily, skip it) & NO high Salty foods (like fast food) for 24 hours before testing. Some sodas and bottled water also contain extra sodium, so read the labels.

Best to test Aldosterone, Renin, Sodium & Potassium at the same time.

DO NOT LAY DOWN FOR TEST!!!!!

Need to be sitting for test and have been up & around (sitting or standing) for 2 hours beforehand.

And one note for women that are pre-menopause: test during the first week of your cycle because aldosterone increases during the second half of your cycle.

[ChEMom]

More info. from Cat:

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