KetoElectrolytes on keto
Why sodium, potassium and magnesium matter, and how much to aim for.
On keto your body holds less water and loses more salts, so you need more than usual:
- Sodium: about 3,000 to 5,000 mg a day (more on hard training days).
- Potassium: about 3,000 to 4,000 mg a day (greens, avocado, meat).
- Magnesium: about 300 to 500 mg a day (greens, nuts, or a supplement).
Most 'keto flu' symptoms are really low electrolytes. Ketofiti lets you log these and shows your targets.
Sources
- Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium: Summary Tables. National Academies, NCBI Bookshelf
- Magnesium: requirements and supplementation. StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf
- Ketogenic diets and physical performance: sodium, potassium and magnesium needs in ketosis
- Nutritional supplements and electrolytes to reduce keto-induction symptoms: a narrative review (PubMed)
General information, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional before changing how you eat, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic or taking medication.