10 Keto Flu Symptoms
Symptom #4: Lack of Motivation
Taking the normal amounts of carbohydrates is associated with general emotional and psychological wellbeing. Research shows that these effects are due to the action of a chemical substance produced in the brain known as dopamine. Dopamine promotes good feelings and high moods in what is known as the reward system of the brain.
When the body is deprived of sugars as a source of fuel such that it has to resort to alternatives such as ketones, the levels of dopamine are reduced significantly. A decrease in dopamine levels leads to depressed feelings and disinterest. This usually happens during the early stages of a keto diet.
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