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Keto flu

cnjlangley
cnjlangley Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have the keto flu and have so much work to do. I've made a rocket fuel bone broth and drank a low carb green drink. I also drank pink Himalayan salt with water and took some turmeric. Any other suggestions?

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  • DresdenSinn
    DresdenSinn Posts: 665 Member
    I really didn't get the "keto flu" as I adapted, I had some slight abdominal pain/discomfort and a little diarrhea but that was it. You might want to read through THIS discussion.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    Are you supplementing with potassium and magnesium citrate? That helps a lot!
  • cnjlangley
    cnjlangley Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you! And yes I do. I have been supplementing with those for a while.

  • ck2d
    ck2d Posts: 372 Member
    Powerade Zero - made all the difference for me. I was extremely well hydrated and added vs cut salt. It didn't hit me that hard at all.
    Good luck!
  • Sunna_W
    Sunna_W Posts: 744 Member
    Sometimes it helps to just back off a bit. When I had it, I sipped a coca-cola filled with ice and it helped. (I'm from the south and there is not anything that can't be cured with a coca-cola!) It's also about your sugar balancing. If you don't drink sodas, a very strong hot tea with a boatload of sugar will do the same thing. It dilates the vascular system and raises your blood sugar. Saltines with butter are also good... if any of those things work, it is definitely your blood sugar.
  • randilyn2013
    randilyn2013 Posts: 40 Member
    It shouldn't last for more than a few days but a hot cup of bouillon broth always had me feeling great. Also figure out what a good net carb count is for you. Not everyone is the same, I keep mine between 20-30 net and never have issues staying in ketosis. However my boyfriend keeps his under 20, usually closer to 10. I wouldn't drink simple sugar though. If you feel your blood sugar is too low eat a couple berries or nuts.
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