Type 2 How Much Carbohydrate A Day?

You feel dizzy and fatigued, very likely, due to dehydration. (this used to be called Atkins flu). When you cut carbs very low it is a natural diuretic, you pee more and excrete more Sodium. So you need to make sure that you increase your Sodium intake and up your fluids. Easiest way is to drink a cup of stock, home made is best but a stock cube will do.

I aim for 20g carbs a day, virtually all from green leafy veg and salad. And I’m the healthiest I’ve been in decades.

The answer is no carbohydrate is essential! However if you have dropped carbs drastically you may be suffering ‘carb flu’, not real flu but your body is protesting at a sudden drop in carbs. When I first started low carbing I started at around 100g/day, after six weeks I dropped to between 50-70/day. I escaped carb flu. These days I eat between 40-60g/day.

Carbs aren't essential, but are you sure you're eating enough? Eating less carbs means you have to eat more from other food groups, otherwise you're basically starving yourself.

azad1983 said:

I feel very dizzy and fatigue.

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It last about 2 weeks then you should be good.

Hi. No carbs are essential but having enough of the other food groups i.e. proteins, fats, veg and fruit is important.

azad1983 said:

After cutting down my carbohydrate intake from my daily diet, I feel very dizzy and fatigue

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Low carb side effects and how to cure them https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/side-effects