Do not omit essential electrolytes: Sodium (Na +), Chloride (Cl --RRB-, Potassium (K +), Magnesium (Mg + +), Calcium (Ca + +), Phosphate (HPO4 ---RRB-, Bicarbonate (HCO3 --RRB-, Lack of electrolytes or more pointedly the bodies primary electrolyte sodium (aka Salt) is responsible for lethargy, brain fog and
keto flu symptoms on LCHF diets.
Not exact matches
See our How To Prevent
Keto Flu &
Symptoms [infographic] for more info
on preventing ketogenic diet side effects.
There is an increased demand for sodium
on a
keto diet (additional 3000 - 5000 mg)- if you experience headaches or any
symptoms of
keto flu, it might be worth adding some foods like bone broth or sauerkraut.
While
keto flu feels uncomfortable (
symptoms include headaches, fatigue, and nausea), it's often a sign that your body was highly dependent
on sugar / carbohydrates and is now becoming
keto - adapted.
Depending
on how much glycogen you need to deplete (or the amount of carbs and protein you usually consume), you might feel lethargic and experience some
keto flu symptoms during the Egg Fast.