Do You Feel Lightheaded On Keto Diet & Intermittent Fasting? – Dr. Berg

Find out why you’re feeling lightheaded on keto and discover an easy fix!

0:00 Introduction: What causes you to feel lightheaded on keto and intermittent fasting?
0:26 Preventing lightheadedness on keto
1:05 Lightheadedness without the keto diet
1:22 Thanks for watching!

In this video, we're going to talk about what’s causing you to feel lightheaded on keto. If you feel lightheaded while doing keto and intermittent fasting, you are typically dealing with low blood volume or low blood pressure.

If you’ve recently switched to keto from a high-carb diet, your body was previously retaining fluid. Your body will get rid of the fluid, but will also get rid of important electrolytes in the process.

To prevent feeling lightheaded, you need to replenish your electrolytes. Try drinking water with sea salt. This can help increase your blood volume fairly quickly to eliminate feelings of lightheadedness. Don’t forget to increase your intake of the other electrolytes as well.

Drinking water without electrolytes can make you feel even worse because it further dilutes the electrolytes in your body.

If you're dealing with lightheadedness and you’re not on a ketogenic diet, this could be a sign of weak adrenals, anemia, or low blood sugar.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this explains why you might be feeling lightheaded when starting a keto diet. I’ll see you in the next video.

[BeHUZican]

This video just saved my life! Okay, probably not, but it gave me the literal solution to this evening struggle I had on my 3rd day of keto, the slight shock my system's experiencing, and some physical discomfort related to my breathing and lightheadedness.

Please don't forget that salt and fat are necessary on this diet! 10 minutes later and I'm already feeling back to normal. Stay grounded if this happens, and give your body what it needs

[emh]

Ugh, I felt like that at the store. Had to stop and hold on to something. Felt dizzy.

[planetaryPoem]

I was looking for "light-headedness + fasting" expecting your videos on dizziness and lightheadedness to pop up. I was shocked that they were not on the list of suggestions, even though I scrolled all the way down. I had to write Dr Berg's name. I think it is a terrible youtube disservice to people! Thanks to you Dr Berg, I have lost weight, got rid of my eczema, got rid of sluggishness and bloating, and got back my sharp mind. Thank you!!

[nickyersxd]

Thanks bro. I felt like i was gonna die and dizzy as hell. I feel now a lot better.

[ManjiganiAnandRao]

Day 3 started feeling light headed, got the video just in time, love the videos, so simple and clear .

[decoder]

Day 2 of keto. I've been drinking only lemon water. I was very hangry this morning. Coffee and coconut oil relieved it a little. Then I realised maybe I need to drink more normal water. I did exactly this. Half a teaspoon of sea salt to a glass of water and a spoon of coconut oil. I came good almost instantly.

[msmiamisy]

this vid came right on time, I'm on week 2 and have been feeling very sluggish, fatigued, lightheaded and dizzy since Easter off & on

[criticalthinker]

Ive been intermittent fasting and had this issue. Thank you so much Dr.

[lakeyablessed]

Dr. Berg just so you know I tell everyone about you! I work in Physical Therapy and people are constantly asking me how I lost so much weight. When I hit my goal next month of 100 pounds in 1 year keto, 140 total you will definitely know. You are amazing and change lives! Thank you.

[jefferylawrence]

Wow thanks so much!!! I’ve failed miserably at dieting and intermittent fasting so many times because of the lightheaded/dizziness! I we’ll definitely try this!!

[Gank]

Been two weeks on IF. Just an hr ago this happens to me, lightheaded, very sluggish and shivering. Medic told to drinks electrolytes and water with sea salts. Make sense. Thanks for the tips

[TurquoiseTalks]

Thank you Dr. You saved the day. I started keto and intermittent fasting I started seeing the benefits right away but now I'm getting light headed. I thought I'd need more water but did not think if the electrolytes. Thank you again. You're a saint.

[CG-btoc]

Pink Himalayan salt is loaded with minerals. You can make an electrolyte mixture called "sole" and add it to your drinking water. It tastes delicious, with ACV and lemon juice

[allaboutmycats]

I added the salt o my acv potassium drink in the am-it really works! After being told for years not to eat salt. Yes it was Himalayan pink! Lol

[gibsonstradivarium]

Dr. Berg, would you do a video on dizziness vs. lightheadedness vs.vertigo vs. fear of heights ! Differences and similarities. Thank you!

[samanthaj]

Thank you!! I’ve been eating low carb for about a week and started feeling so lightheaded and sick and I drank some salt water and calcium-magnesium and feel great now like an hour later!!

[jdillon]

I'd been suffering from lightheadedness the last 3 days and couldn't figure out why. Thanks for the answer.

[Nextcom_LLC]

I've been on Keto for 8 months and have lost 25 pounds so far. I'm 60 years old and work out twice a week and walk daily for an hour. I started to feel lightheaded about 4 months ago and struggle with focus and concentration when reading. Balance and vertigo are not an issue, but I just feel off most of the time. I'm going for blood tests and will visit an ENT as well if this persists. I'm curious if other people are struggling with these side effects?
I just have added a 1/4 teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt to a glass of water and really hoping that this helps. We appreciate the information that you are providing, thank you.

[ir]

This is my go to person for anything health related, thank you Dr Berg ❤

[matthewnicholson]

YOU are a life saver, my dude! Thats exactly what I needed, now im good! (Day 3 water fast & feeling focused and great!)