When you start a keto diet, it’s easy to become sodium deficient. Discover the importance of salt in your diet, especially when you’re in ketosis.

0:00 Introduction: Salt deficiency on a ketogenic diet
0:35 Salt deficiency symptoms
0:58 Which type of salt is best for a sodium deficiency?
2:10 Thanks for watching!

In this video, we’re going to talk about salt deficiency on a keto diet. When you’re running on sugar and carbs for fuel, you don’t need as much salt in your diet because your body is retaining fluid.

When you're on keto, you quickly lose most of this water weight along with important electrolytes. When you’re in ketosis, you should be consuming around 1- 1 ½ teaspoons of salt each day.

Here are some common sodium deficiency symptoms:
• Low blood pressure
• Leg cramps (Especially in the lower part of the leg, calf, and foot)
• Dizziness when standing up
• Weakness
• Fatigue

All of these low sodium symptoms are a sign of low chlorides as well.

Himalayan pink salt and Celtic sea salt are both great options to increase your sodium intake.
Himalayan pink salt is from the mountaintops of Pakistan. Its pink color is due to its iron content.

Celtic sea salt is an oceanic salt that also contains clay. It’s lower in sodium and higher in magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium than Himalayan pink salt.

A high-quality sea salt will eliminate a sodium deficiency while you’re in ketosis. Remember that salty foods like bacon, olives, and cheese will also contribute to your daily sodium intake.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, 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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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 you’ll choose a high-quality sea salt to avoid sodium deficiency on keto. I’ll see you in the next video.