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Keto flu symptoms aren’t hard to miss. Headache, fatigue, nausea… are these keto flu symptoms easily fixed? Yes! Use these household products to stop symptoms of the so-called “keto flu” (dehydration). Help is here!

Symptoms of the “KETO FLU”

Is the keto flu a real thing? Or are you just having sugar withdrawal? New Keto dieters often experience an “adjustment” period. Dieters might complain about one or more of the following real keto flu symptoms:

• • TIRED
  • Dizziness or shakiness
  • headache
  • Leg cramps or other muscles cramps, especially at night
  • Constipation or a feeling of uncomfortable bloating
  • Heart palpitations or racing heart
  • Nausea or vomiting

Are these symptoms some kind of hazing for keto? Actually not.  This isn’t college! There is a difference between “detoxing” from eating excessive carbs (sugar withdrawal) and suffering from symptoms of electrolyte imbalance. It’s normal to feel sad (or even angry!) about missing those beloved carbs that comforted you for so long. You might even get a low carb headache! It’s NOT normal, however, to feel metabolic health problems like those listed above.

By maintaining balanced electrolytes, you will prevent and relieve yourself of “keto flu” symptoms. How is this done? First, you must increase your water intake to ensure proper hydration. Next, increase the amounts of daily electrolytes in your diet.

Electrolyte Supplements Ideas:

• Bone broth (exactly what it sounds like – the broth from boiling bones)
• Drink pickle juice – really!
• Consuming commercially purchased sugar-free drinks that include electrolytes
• Eat foods rich in potassium (nuts, salmon, avocados, leafy green veggies, and mushrooms)
• Eat foods rich in calcium (dairy foods like yogurt or cheese, leafy green vegetables, broccoli, fish, almond or coconut milk, canned salmon, shrimp, and peanuts)
• Supplementation of electrolytes via tablets (under the advisement of your doctor)

Keto Flu Symptoms – Something to Avoid?

The bottom line is that you don’t have to suffer from low carb flu symptoms. “Keto Flu” can be avoided and prevented. Take preventative actions to ensure your body is cared for. Don’t let this be your excuse to quit.

Stephanie Laska is the USA Today bestselling author of the DIRTY, LAZY, KETO books with over 10,000 positive reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Check out the available resources to help you!

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Keto flu symptoms and other beginner issues? Get more support. Stephanie also leads a small group, premium keto support group on Facebook – for women only.