Are you new to keto? Or have you tried keto and experienced symptoms like muscle cramps, headaches, brain fog, dizziness, or fatigue? Then this article is for you.
In the decades that I’ve been educating on how to achieve success on a low-carb diet, the keto flu is undoubtedly the #1 reason folks “fail” on keto. And while the keto flu is very easy to overlook, it is just as easy to prevent.
Keto Flu Symptoms
Fortunately, the keto flu can be reduced within 15-30 minutes of properly replacing electrolytes. In general, you should be consuming electrolytes at the levels below. It’s worth noting that these are generic ranges and that your exact level of optimal electrolyte intake will be affected by things like age, body mass, daily activity, and hot weather. If you can relate to any of the symptoms above, there is a good chance your electrolytes are out of balance.
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Popular electrolyte drinks on the market have low amounts of electrolytes and miss the mark on the “optimal ratio”. LMNT Recharge gives you more electrolytes in the ideal ratio.
What we DON’T consume is just as important as what we DO consume.
We are driven by results, so we cut out the BS.
“Robb Wolf is a top-tier thought leader in the understanding of the powerfully healthful ketogenic diet. His life’s work shows deep dedication to enhancing wellbeing and makes the implications of the most well-respected nutritional science available to everyone.” David Perlmutter, M.D.
Neurologist, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
“Robb Wolf is a man who walks his talk. There is nobody more equipped to guide you through the keto diet - he is my number one resource for all keto, electrolyte, and nutrition complexities.” Kirk R. Parsley M.D.
Retired Navy Seal
“Robb’s work with electrolytes and the ketogenic diet has been a game changer for me personally. With so much conflicting information out there, it is vital to have someone like Robb Wolf on your team. If you are following a ketogenic diet getting your electrolytes balance is a must for health and performance.” John Welbourn
10 Year NFL Veteran, Founder of The Power Athlete
“Robb Wolf is a top-tier thought leader in the understanding of the powerfully healthful ketogenic diet. His life’s work shows deep dedication to enhancing wellbeing and makes the implications of the most well-respected nutritional science available to everyone.” David Perlmutter, M.D.
Neurologist, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
“Robb Wolf is a man who walks his talk. There is nobody more equipped to guide you through the keto diet - he is my number one resource for all keto, electrolyte, and nutrition complexities.” Kirk R. Parsley M.D.
Retired Navy Seal
“Robb’s work with electrolytes and the ketogenic diet has been a game changer for me personally. With so much conflicting information out there, it is vital to have someone like Robb Wolf on your team. If you are following a ketogenic diet getting your electrolytes balance is a must for health and performance.” John Welbourn
10 Year NFL Veteran, Founder of The Power Athlete
We manufacture LMNT Recharge near the Great Salt Lakes in Utah and each batch is individually lab-tested for purity.
Each stick pack contains 1,000 mg of sodium, 200 mg of potassium, and 60 mg of magnesium.
What you DON’T consume is as important as what you DO consume, so LMNT Recharge will NEVER contain sugar, artificial ingredients, gluten, fillers, or other BS ingredients.
LMNT Recharge is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and is perfectly suited to folks following keto, low-carb or paleo diets.
We have an easy, no-questions-asked refund guarantee. If you don’t like it, send back the unused packets and we’ll process your refund.
Each box of LMNT Recharge includes 30 stick packs of LMNT Recharge.
We manufacture LMNT Recharge near the Great Salt Lakes in Utah and each batch is individually lab-tested for purity.
Each stick of LMNT Recharge contains 1,000 mg of sodium, 200 mg of potassium, and 60 mg of magnesium. We use sodium chloride, magnesium malate, and potassium chloride.
The Raw Unflavored version contains ONLY these electrolytes.
In addition to these electrolytes, we gave the Citrus Salt version it’s bright taste by adding a small amount of stevia leaf extract, citric acid, and natural flavors.
LMNT Recharge will NEVER contain sugar, artificial ingredients, gluten, fillers, or other BS ingredients.
Electrolyte imbalances can make one feel awful in a very short time. This can manifest as headaches, muscle cramps, sleep disturbances, and generally feeling terrible. In low-carb or ketogenic circles, this is commonly referred to as the “low-carb flu” or “keto flu.” Properly addressing electrolyte needs can fix these problems just as rapidly.
Mix 1 stick pack with 16 oz of water (or more, depending on preference) up to 3 times per day.
No, we created LMNT to provide the best electrolyte drink mix ever. While our product is naturally low-carb and keto friendly, LMNT ReCharge is formulated to anyone can meet their electrolyte needs without adding unhealthy ingredients to their diet.
Yes, that’s what I did for years! Grab a copy of our electrolyte homebrew recipe guide here.
The latest scientific literature shows that too little sodium consumption is far more dangerous than too much. In fact, for the vast majority of people, sodium intake has little influence on blood pressure.
Recent research paints sodium intake and health in what is called a “U” curve. Health problems arise with too little and too much sodium consumption. But if you look at this graph, you will notice, that the “too little” is a steep curve, while “too much” is flat. What this means is it is easy to get in trouble with too little, and pretty hard to get too much.
It’s worth mentioning that the optimum level is nearly 2x higher than current medical recommendations!
Magnesium plays a remarkable number of key functions in the body, but the key point here is “in the body.” If the magnesium is not absorbed it functions as a laxative. Magnesium malate is far more bioavailable than magnesium citrate (which is technically categorized as a laxative), so if you are looking for a supplement to actually improve the levels of magnesium IN your body, go with a malate form. If you are looking for a case of “disaster pants,” seek out other options.
Research on the Bioavailability of Magnesium Compounds
Malic acid is an important Krebs cycle intermediate, buffers lactic acid, and appears to have nootropic properties. These characteristics combined with the superior absorption of magnesium malate make this the obvious choice for a smart electrolyte formula.
In general, people are getting too little magnesium, not calcium. Calcium is a vital nutrient, but the scientific literature has painted a picture that magnesium is the more important of the two divalent metal ions.
The ratio/requirement of ~2:1 in terms of magnesium to calcium, but most people eating dairy, dark green veggies, almonds, sardines, etc. are getting all the calcium they need but would benefit from more magnesium.
Perhaps more importantly, the bulk of the scientific literature looking at calcium supplementation has shown little in the way of benefits (unlike magnesium) and a worrying increase in cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.
Our goal at Elemental Labs is to help you improve your performance, health, and longevity, and calcium supplementation is (in our opinion) not consistent with that mission.
You can mix this using your own sweeteners (recipes here) or you can make a savory beverage by adding a stick to your bone broth, pre-workout drink, or protein shake.
One thing NOT to do with the Raw Unflavored version is empty several packets into a small sandwich bag, and try to carry this package through airport security. (Trust me on this one…)
No, there is no iodine in the product. This is particularly important for those in our community using medications to regulate thyroid function, as iodine may have harmful effects for these folks.
