Fatigue
One of the significant challenges for new dieters can be making the initial transition to a ketogenic diet. If you’re feeling drained of energy, your body has probably run out of glucose to use as a fuel source and hasn’t found a way to access fatty acids. Weakness and fatigue are examples of well-known adverse effects.
A 2017 study comprising athletes discovered that fatigue was a prevalent consequence of the keto diet. Participants generally saw this in the initial weeks. People should experience an improvement in their energy levels after a few weeks on a diet. If not, they should get medical help, as fatigue is also a sign of nutrient shortage and dehydration.
Meanwhile, these side effects are common since the body is forced to adjust to a different fuel system after several decades of functioning on a carb-heavy fuel system. Consider taking electrolyte supplements to lessen fatigue during this switch.
Make sure to incorporate magnesium, potassium, and sodium when adding these supplements. Electrolytes are frequently lost due to your body’s quick loss of water and the withdrawal of processed foods that can have additional salt.
