what the keto flu is
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When you first start a ketogenic diet, it’s a fundamental change in how your body is fueled. It takes a few days for the body to adapt, especially if you aren’t drinking enough water or getting enough salts.
That can lead to a ‘drained’ feeling very much like having the flu, complete with headaches, nausea, fatigue, lethargy, etc. Just keep drinking water and avoiding carbs and it will go away in a few days on its own as the body adapts.
This can also be largely prevented/fixed with electrolyte supplements and lots of water. I use [this product](https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Chow-Fasting-Drops-electrolytes/dp/B07DGKSF1P) and it works great but there’s plenty of others- just keep in mind many ‘rehydrating sports drinks with electrolytes’ have carbs in them and thus aren’t appropriate for a keto diet (drinking even one bottle can knock you out of ketosis).
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