Carb flu is most certainly very, very real. (Fatigue, headaches, joint pain etc, etc...) If you think you have it, make sure you drink enough, and get something in you with plenty of electrolytes. Supplements, bone broth, coconut milk, stuff like that. When you start a low carb lifestyle, your body sheds a lot of water weight, because carbs retain water. When you pee for England, you also lose a lot of electrolytes, and your body tends to feel that rather keenly if it is an abrupt thing. Solved easily enough, and your body'll find an equilibrium after a bit, but it takes a little while.Is carb flu a real thing? Or am I just ill?
Hot and cold sounds more like covid or similar, than Keto flu. That doesn't do anything about your temp regulation, in my experience anyway... Keep fluids coming in, electrolytes are a good idea in any case, and please, take good care of yourself eh.Thank you. I'm so cold. Been shivering for 2 days. But head and face burning. Whole body aches. Super sleepy. Had gloves on, along with the heating and lots of layers but didn't help much. I can ride it out if it's keto flu, but some people say it isn't real so I wasn't sure if viral. Thanks
Thank you. That's a great help!Main electrolytes are sodium and Potassium, both contained in low sodium salt, which you can get as brand Lo-Salt or own brand in Sainsburys and other supermarkets.
As has been said, reducing carbs means less water retention, which in turn means reduced electrolyte retention. So you may want to switch to low sodium salt and use it more than you did normal salt.
Another electrolyte is Magnesium, found in legumes, dark leafy veg, nuts, seeds, fish, poultry and meat.
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