10 Keto Flu Symptoms
Symptom #8: Dizziness
As a composite symptom with other manifestations of keto flu, one may experience dizziness during the transition period from a high-carbohydrate diet to a keto diet. This may arise due to both the metabolic adjustments to the new diet and increased water and electrolyte loss.
With a shift from a high-carbohydrate diet, the body reduces secretion of the hormone insulin, which controls glucose intake by cells and promotes reabsorption of important ions such as sodium. Decreased insulin levels during the diet change can, therefore, lead to a loss of ions and water, which may worsen feelings of tiredness and dizziness.
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