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keto and feeling fatigue
kennygang
Posts: 93 Member
I have been doing this woe for a few weeks now and I believe I am in ketosis I am losing weight slowly and inches my hunger has definitely diminished and I do feel better for most part but I still episodes of being so tired. I know bursts of energy are expected but I have not felt that as of yet. I was wondering if lack of sodium can be triggering this fatigue? Any body else feel this way? just curious cuz sometimes when I am sleep and would usually grab coffee I make chicken broth and it helps a little.
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absolutely lack of sodium is the number one cause of this fatigue. try drinking some salt water, broth, or eating a pickle. you should start feeling better within about 20 minutes if its sodium that's needed. I went through that a ton and had lots of issues with keeping my sodium up which is why increased my carbs some. though I still have issues with it from time to time.0
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Yes, lack of sodium can be the problem. Or potassium. If you drink a ton of water, you might also be further depleting your electrolytes.0
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That's what I was thinking too... I drink a ton of water and therefore pee a lot so I was wondering if I was depleting my sodium. I usually eat avocado daily for the potassium Thanks so much0
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Sodium, potassium, and magnesium become depleted pretty quickly with ketosis! Read the electrolyte thread in the Launch Pad. You aren't alone! Hope you feel better!
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