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Here’s what you need to know about the ketogenic diet and insomnia. If you can’t sleep on keto, this video is for you. 

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0:00 Can’t sleep on keto? 
0:13 Causes of insomnia on keto and what to do

Today we’re going to talk about the ketogenic diet and insomnia. Some people have sleeping problems when they start keto. Why does this happen, and what can you do? 

A few causes of insomnia on keto: 
1. Too much coffee
• Only have one small cup of coffee in the morning

2. Not doing intermittent fasting 
• Be sure to do keto and intermittent fasting together

3. Bloating from too much kale 
• Switch to other vegetables

4. Low potassium 
• Supplement with potassium citrate or my electrolyte powder 

5. Low vitamin B1 
• Take nutritional yeast 

6. Low calcium
 • Take calcium citrate or calcium magnesium before bed
 
7. Waking up with blood sugar fluctuations 
• Drink 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed in water about an hour and a half before bed 

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand the ketogenic diet and insomnia.