Episode 518 – What the heck is Keto Flu? Vinnie Tortorich and co-host Andy Schreiber host this Wednesday edition of the Angriest Trainer podcast where they discuss the flu-like feeling that some get while adapting to NSNG.
KETO FLU
- Occurs when your body cuts out sugar and such
- You don’t have to be in ketosis to feel this
- When you are used to living on grain and sugar, cutting it out may make you feel a bit sick or lethargic
- Body is building up ketones
- A form of energy
- Body is building up ketones
- Used to be called “Atkins Flu”
- Your brain works better on ketone bodies
- Epileptic people are now told to be on ketogenic diets, for example
- To help it, add salt in your food, have extra water, etc.
- It is okay and it will go away!
