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Keto and mood swings
eduk80
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I’ve been on Keto a little over 2 weeks. I think I’ve passed the “keto flu” stage but I’m super moody.
I know I’m cranky and sometimes this last 2 weeks I’ve been mad at everything with no reason.
Is this normal? Does it go away? Anything I can do to make it less intense?
I know I’m cranky and sometimes this last 2 weeks I’ve been mad at everything with no reason.
Is this normal? Does it go away? Anything I can do to make it less intense?
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Not for me, quite the opposite.
Super, over the top, happy and energetic.
My fiance and daughter keep saying it's like being on a natural high. Significant increase in fats changes the hormones, usually for the better.
Are you eating enough calories? Consuming enough fats and proteins? Not eating enough can cause irritability.
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Craving carbs? Cravings makes me moody it takes 3 weeks for my mood to settle down.0
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Are you supplementing enough sodium.
Low sodium will affect many many things including mood.
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I’ve been on Keto a little over 2 weeks. I think I’ve passed the “keto flu” stage but I’m super moody.
I know I’m cranky and sometimes this last 2 weeks I’ve been mad at everything with no reason.
Is this normal? Does it go away? Anything I can do to make it less intense?
There are studies out there linking those with serotonin issues having mood swings and depression on low carb diets. I had a difficult time with this when I was on Whole30 and had to add a little sweet potato to my diet each day. I have been cranky this time doing Keto, but after a month, it is mostly better.2
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