So, you might have heard people talking about how they suffered with keto flu. Well what exactly is keto flu / ketosis flu, what are the symptons and how can you avoid getting it?

When you first start out on your keto journey and you start putting your body under stress. These changes to your body  means it will need to take in more electrolytes.

So what are electrolytes? Basically they are the minerals found in your body that are needed to help perform just about every bodily function. Everything from your heart to bladder regulation, muscle contraction, brain function and energy. The main electrolytes are sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. It is important to make sure you eat foods that are high in these minerals.  If you don’t get enough during the induction phase, then you more than likely will suffer flu like symptoms.  These can include, fatigue, headaches, trouble sleeping and brain fog. 

But, don’t let that put you off.  There are many people who avoid getting the symotoms by making sure they do the right things and are prepared when starting out. Below are some ways that people us in order to relieve ketosis flu symptoms and in some cases avoid it altogether.