What is Keto Flu?
Symptoms of the Keto Flu usually disappear by themselves within
a few days to weeks, as the body adapts. But rather than suffering needlessly
during this time, why not address the cause and start feeling better right now?
The first step is by far the most important, and it’s often all that’s needed
without the fever of Keto Flu.
So you’ve enthusiastically started a keto diet without the
catch of Keto Flu Symptoms and are looking forward to its many benefits. However,
it’s been a few days, and you are now feeling poorly. You’re tired, you have a
headache, you’re easily annoyed, and you’re having a hard time concentrating. Congratulations,
you have what’s commonly referred to as the Keto Flu. It’s not really a flu,
and it’s not contagious or dangerous, but it can definitely be very unpleasant.
Symptoms of the Keto Flu:
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Irritability
- Difficulty focusing (“brain fog”)
- Lack of motivation
- Dizziness
- Sugar cravings
- Nausea
- Muscle cramps
The Keto Flu occurs as your body transitions from burning
sugar to burning fat for most of its energy needs. Switching from a high-carb
diet to a very-low-carb diet lowers insulin levels in your body, one of the
primary goals of a ketogenic diet. When insulin levels are very low, your liver
begins converting fat into ketones, which most of your cells can use in place
of glucose. When your body is mainly using ketones and fat for energy, you’re
in a state of ketosis without the problem of Keto Flu Fever.
