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 Keto Flu Explained: Why Low-Carb Diets Can Make You Feel Sick and Tired


A sudden switch from burning glucose to burning fat can cause some unpleasant side effects. Here's what to do about it.
Amanda MacMillan May 18, 2018

Lots of people these days are interested in the ketogenic diet: It's one of the most Googled weight-loss terms, and celebs like Kourtney Kardashian have touted its supposed benefits. But the high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan is not without its drawbacks.

Experts warn that the diet is extremely restrictive and not sustainable, and that it can lead to nutritional deficiencies, high cholesterol, or a serious condition called ketoacidosis. But even before long-term problems set in, many people who try the diet report other unpleasant side effects. These side effects even have a name in the weight-loss world: keto flu.

http://www.health.com/weight-loss/keto-flu
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