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What is Keto-Flu?<\/p>\n
The keto flu is often referred to as a side effect when you start your ketogenic diet and you begin entering ketosis. That is the bad news\u2026 the good news is that it lasts for a very short time and not every person experiences these rather irritating symptoms.<\/p>\n
In a nutshell \u2013 keto flu is caused by the body\u2019s response to carbohydrate restriction.<\/p>\n
What are the symptoms of Keto Flu?<\/u><\/p>\n Be assured you will certainly not experience all of these symptoms. Each person is different thus the severity and length will differ from one person to the other.<\/p>\n How to reduce Keto flu symptoms and enter ketosis quicker?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Water<\/strong><\/p>\n The moment you start restricting your carbohydrates you restrict the release of insulin.<\/p>\n Essentially insulin transports sugar to the fat cells however insulin also prompts the kidneys to hold onto sodium and water. Thus the moment your insulin levels drop your kidneys will release sodium and water.<\/p>\n That is why it\u2019s so important that you drink water and remain hydrated at all times.<\/p>\n You should drink at least half of our body weight in ounces of water each day.<\/p>\n For example<\/em>: If you weigh 150 pounds then you should have half of that in ounces which should be 75 ounces, of water per day.<\/p>\n Salt<\/strong><\/p>\n 5000 mg (5 grams) of sodium \u2014 which equals 12 grams of salt \u2014 per day in order to maintain an adequate balance.<\/p>\n Pink Himalayan salt is excellent<\/p>\n As mentioned before your kidneys release sodium so upping your salt intake is very important.<\/p>\n Magnesium<\/strong><\/p>\n A magnesium supplement will be excellent.<\/p>\n Men<\/em>: ~400 mg per day Some Keto friendly foods that are high in magnesium are:<\/p>\n\n
\nWomen<\/em>: ~310 mg per day<\/p>\n