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06/11/2018

Important information!!!

05/24/2018

I've heard about the Keto flu...what is it? I want everyone that tries this for the first time to not be surprised if this happens to you.... According to:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketosis-safety-and-side-effects

In the beginning of ketosis, you may experience a range of negative symptoms.

They are often referred to as "low-carb flu" or "keto flu" because they resemble symptoms of the flu.

These may include:

Headache.
Fatigue.
Brain fog.
Increased hunger.
Poor sleep.
Nausea.
Decreased physical performance (7).
These issues may discourage people from continuing to follow a ketogenic diet, even before they start reaping all the benefits.

However, the "low-carb flu" is usually over within a few days.

BOTTOM LINE:
The "low-carb flu" or "keto flu" is a set of symptoms that can occur in the initial stages of ketosis. While it may cause some people to discontinue the diet, it's usually over in a short amount of time.

Ketosis is a natural metabolic state that occurs on a very low-carb diet. It is considered to be safe, but may cause some side effects in the beginning.

05/24/2018

Good information from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketosis-safety-and-side-effects

Ketosis is a natural metabolic state that occurs on a very low-carb diet. It is considered to be safe, but may cause some side effects in the beginning.

05/24/2018

So here we go... from WebMD.com...
Ketosis is a popular weight loss strategy. Low-carb eating plans include the first part of the Atkins diet and the Paleo diet, which stress proteins for fueling your body. In addition to helping you burn fat, ketosis can make you feel less hungry. It also helps you maintain muscle.

For healthy people who don't have diabetes and aren't pregnant, ketosis usually kicks in after 3 or 4 days of eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day. That's about 3 slices of bread, a cup of low-fat fruit yogurt, or two small bananas. You can start ketosis by fasting, too.

You can find out how much ketosis is going on in your body by testing for ketones in your blood or urine. You don't need to go to the doctor. You can buy test strips to check your p*e at home. Some blood sugar meters can measure ketones in your blood.

If you don't know how and when to test your ketones, talk to your doctor or diabetes instructor. High levels of ketones are dangerous.