Electrolyte Supplementation and the Keto Diet

We get a lot of questions about the importance of electrolyte balance on a ketogenic diet.And if you’re interested in getting the short answer then yes, it’s highly recommended to supplement with electrolytes when you’re following the ketogenic nutrition plan.It’s especially important if you’re not salting your food, or you’re concerned that you’re not getting enough nutrition.Read on to discover how important electrolytes are to your body on a ketogenic diet, and how you lose more than fat on your keto diet. Why Do I Need To Supplement My Diet With Electrolytes?On a ketogenic diet, your insulin levels are lower than usual, but what does that have to do with electrolytes?When your insulin levels decrease, you tend to urinate more frequently, resulting in the loss of electrolyte-containing fluid.In addition to that, you excrete a lot more sodium, magnesium, and potassium. And, if you’re not replenishing any of those, then you’re going to have a bad case of malnutrition.That’s actually why you see a lot of people on a ketogenic diet putting salt on everything–it’s because […]…