KETO Flu: Explanations & Strategies 2024

[@KenDBerryMD]

Learn how to do KETO Right▶▶▶ bit.ly/KETO101

[@TORAH-613]

Speaking of plastics, im a truck driver and my wife and I drink water. We buy the gallon waters from walmart. How do we or can we contain water to drink on the road? Also if we get our water from home from our well, how do we get around the fact that our well water runs thru pvc pipe to our home? Seriously asking

[@wtglb]

Jalen Rose he’s both!

[@magocybernetico]

Dr. what is the best Magnesium and potassium supplement

[@hermit6208]

Please update your thumbnail. And the stethoscope is superfluous.

[@alialyahya6472]

@Jalen Rose MD

[@ienjoyapples]

I've been an alcoholic, smoker and carb addict. Carbs were by far the hardest habit to kick.

[@KenDBerryMD]

I hear this all the time, but so many people don’t know yet...

[@hippielove3100]

ienjoyapples I quit drinking and the carbs we’re a lot easier than I thought . But I can’t give up my smokes . I didn’t think I could ever give up bread , I make buns with tapioca flour and their delicious. But I do dream of French bread garlic toast . lol

[@Simonpt2000]

so you were a "carboholic" lol

[@ienjoyapples]

@@hippielove3100 One of the hardest things about carbs is you don't realize how inundated we are with food ads everywhere until you give all that crap up. It's almost criminal. Papa Johns on the sidebar of my news website, Reeses' cups at the checkout aisle, Sonic milkshakes before a Ken Berry vid. It's absolutely everywhere.

[@jameskantor0459]

Hippie Love taper down to five cigarettes a day if you can. That will help your lungs.

[@Mick_English]

So glad I watched this and read similar stories. Day 9 for me and I actually feel like I have flu. Weak, dizzy, off balance, headache and fatigue. But I know my reason WHY I'm doing this and I just look at my photo before I started. 47yo, was 214lb now 205lb. Bless you all 👍🏻💯

[@DM-nm9dq]

Dude... second day in I feel like that lol.

[@buffylee1982]

I am also same as urs, but I know my goal so I pursue Keto and get more knowledge is the key

[@spicehurls]

I feel like I’m dying. This is so validating. Thank you

[@katherineroe9137]

Yes right now 5th day

[@heavenishere416]

I feel like a withdrawaling junkie rn seriously. Day 3. But I've done this before and I AM SO READY for the mental acuity and clarity that's on the other side of this!!! LET'S GO!

[@spicehurls]

@@heavenishere416 it’s been a while since I’ve watched this vid, but advice from someone who’s stopped and started a bunch: keep yourself full in the first few weeks. Since your appetite lowers, sometimes that looks like making yourself eat when you don’t want to. The place I go wrong is when I get hungry, realize too late (like when I’m out and about or at a friends house), and I reach for carbs and eat them in excess. So you might not lose weight as quickly, but it helps with the fat adaption. -this is anecdotal from my experience but just in case it helps!

[@MrJam-jr9kv]

I I'm really ill really feel like I'm dying been up all night with chronic diarrhea all my bones are sure , idk if I can handle this for 10 days or so 😢

[@spicehurls]

@@MrJam-jr9kv take Imodium! It’s a game changer.

[@ShipCreek]

I didnt get keto flu. I became deliriously happy right from the start. I cant be angry or peeved off if I tried. My brain just doesnt work that way anymore. For example: I almost got runover one morning. As I stepped off the curb a motorist narrowly missed running over my toes as he was travelling in the wrong direction. All I said with great surprise was "you cheeky bugger". So this is 2years calm and collected. Its pretty nice.😁

[@dano1346]

Anyone getting anxiety and a little depression with Keto Flu on carnivore? This is really hitting me hard and I'm at Day 8!

[@thetennisplayerdietitian]

Yes, you need to sit in the discomfort and thrive in it like David Goggins said. The more you sit in the discomfort, the faster it’ll go away

[@sabercat3452001]

Yes

[@forebackd]

@@thetennisplayerdietitianI love David Goggins!

[@Lingalala]

I am too. I've been in bed for 4 days. No energy, dizziness, blurred vision and nausea. But determined to pull through.

[@Ryu_Shotokan]

Yep

[@Masqueesha]

My head hurts so bad right now and the ringing in my ears is over the top! Brain fog, dizziness.... blah. Wasn’t expecting this since I’ve been keto before and never had keto flu. Not giving up though!

[@danielbailey1046]

I’ve been eating keto for a good 3 days now and day 2 I felt keto flu, been having trouble sleeping, fatigue and aching, very on edge, I recently began “no fap” two weeks ago and went through similar symptoms except rock bottom depression rather then anxiety, this year is about stripping back the shit, healing and growing strong. Goodluck anyone who’s on the same journey 💪🏼✌🏼

[@Ryu_Shotokan]

Man,I totally understand, yesterday was the worst for me on my third day in. I'm starting to feel a little better today.

[@Teresa-fw1oe]

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[@lisasternenkind6467]

All my symptoms of my chronic diseases are back again. My shoulders also aching because of buying my carnivore groceries today, which is normal under my diagnoses. At the moment I just want all the pain to go away again.

[@chrisgrui1993]

Keep going. I am sufferring as well. Hopefully they can fix us in the future.

[@sitcomchristian6886]

I was definitely a little naive about keto flu! I took a week to ease into carnivore from SAD. Taking electrolytes for 3 days leading up to full carnivore. First day of carnivore, I no longer had the drop in blood sugar around 2:30 PM and thought I had made it. Then that evening, I felt nauseous and had terrible brain fog. All night I alternated from too hot/too cold. I woke up miserable. I could barely stand and thought I might throw up. I had shakes, sweats, and could not safely hold my 6 month old. Everything in my fridge was revolting to me. I decided to start from scratch, eat carbs and troubleshoot. Especially as a nursing mom with two other kids, the oldest is 4. I can't be out like that for days on end. Since getting back to baseline, I've been able to reintroduce meat, although fats are still gross to me for now. Not sure how I'll overcome that, since I know ladies tend to do best with higher fat. I see now that I need a more gradual strategy. I'm going to do low carb for at least a month and taper down carbs from there. And electrolytes! I didn't know I needed THAT much salt. I will try again - I'm down but not out! It's really eye opening how bad I have it for carbs.

[@johannaj2009]

Go low carb and then gradually increase fat intake until you ditch out most of carbs. if you feel really sick take a break of the fat. Eat the fat cold ! Don’t drink when eating at the same time. when craving carbs have some fat Bombs or bacon

[@sanctifiedbytruth6048]

I also am suffering bad like you with fatigue, nausea, leg cramps, brain fog, heart palpitations, dizziness, digestive issues etc. I also have low iron and am wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor and have am realizing after Keto for 1 week I have very low blood sugar. I don’t know what my blood sugar was like before eating Keto. So I’m adding more carbohydrates back little by little just to keep my blood glucose above 70. I don’t want to completely reverse my progress, but I also don’t want to feel like I’m going to go into a hypoglycemia induced coma either.

[@johannaj2009]

check out videos by stephanie keto person. she has some good advice@@sanctifiedbytruth6048

[@Ryu_Shotokan]

You just explained me exactly right now.

[@wonderwendy1968]

Last HGb-A1C 5.6. I carry all my weight around my mid section. I'll be 55 in August. I'm in the midst of Keto flu. I'm shedding water like no ones business. about 10 pounds in a week. My symptoms are diarrhea, muscle spasms, light headache, irritability, and fatigue. I've started on electrolytes and they are helping immensely. The struggle is real, but future me will be glad I'm doing this. Here's hoping for many healthy years to come. God bless you all on this journey. You Got This!

[@rustymacshackleford6276]

Are you still on it? If so, how goes it?

[@KETODiamond]

I think I was luckily. I never got the Keto flu, but then I was sick everyday before I started keto, so maybe I just didn't notice. :) 2 yrs keto and love it!

[@jmullins2008]

Same here. I seem to have managed to skip the "flu" or perhaps just did not notice it. Either way Keto, fasting and HIIT exercise are drugs I hope I never give up. 57, stronger than at twenty. We have been fed utter garbage nutritional guidance from the established authorities for decades. Dr.Berry, Jason Fung and many more are clearing the nonsense out. They are actually making REAL differences in peoples lives. The comments just confirm it over and over again.

[@zogzog1063]

I too did not get the Keto Flu. I did eat a lot of magnesium and potassium foods. What happened is that in less than 24 hours I felt so much better. I think this feeling of wellbeing masked or somehow overpowered the keto flu.

[@dobs862]

I live in the Shetland islands and never believed that fat and salt were bad for you as in the past the people here lived on fatty mutton creamy milk and butter and in the winter salt fish and salt mutton and they were very healthy and many lived very long lives of course they also worked hard on their crofts as well My granduncle was cutting peats well into his nineties he died at 98 after 12 hours in hospital which was the only time he had been there .

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

The Shetland Islands are on my bucket list ! That is amazing about your grand uncle ! May his memory be a blessing 💕

[@ByrdsEyeViewSailing]

Thanks, Dr Berry. After losing 75 in 18 months on Keto, I decided to “take a break” while on vacation in Mexico. After returning home, went back to keto pretty quick. Within a week I started getting symptoms of the WORST case of Keto Flu that I’ve ever had or heard of. Fever, chills, fatigue...I immediately started pouring the electrolytes into my body and felt better within 24 hours. Holy cow, it was horrible!!!

[@MsAdreaL]

Did you use an electrolyte powder?

[@diamond-anniefergus8916]

I think that might be what I have. Have chills as well. Started keto 4 days ago

[@kellyfeverxo]

I just did the same thing (cheated over the weekend and came back this week) and was bed ridden yesterday, vomiting non stop, chills... it was totally horrible!!

[@Wills365]

@@diamond-anniefergus8916same

[@patrickscott2914]

Or. You literally caught something in Mexico lol

[@stephensonfelicia]

Never thought I’d admit to being addicted to Carbs but I’m so shocked that I don’t crave them anymore! It’s such an amazing feeling to not be addicted to sweets/Carbs, and instead be transformed from he cellular level! So amazing! Thank you for your wonderful knowledge!! 20lbs down and counting! 🎉🙏🏼🎉🙏🏼

[@yoso585]

It’s interesting that people don’t realize the carnivore is just a specific form of a keto diet. Ketosis does not require any carbs or plant foods. If you’re in ketosis, you are eating keto.

[@MrGoatlady]

Ive been keto for about a month, at first I felt really good but now I'm having brain fog, anxiety, nausea and tired. I have had pre diabetes for a few years, and a fatty liver and am 70 years old. Thank you for this video it explains why I feel this way. I would assume that the delayed "keto flu symptoms" are a result of my liver starting to heal. I will push through this.

[@living4truth]

How are you doing now and how long did it take to get past it? I am having the same problems you explained as well. Very difficult to say the least.

[@christinem1772]

@@living4truth I'm still struggling after 2 months on keto. Im not sure I was eating enough fat. I have switched to carnivore now to try and help with anxiety. How are you making out?

[@MrGoatlady]

@@living4truth , my liver healed, blood work looks great, lost weight and normal blood sugar now. I fell off the wagon last summer and just climbed back on a few days ago. Going through the keto flu again, but I know I will feel amazing in a few days.

[@mre2164]

@@MrGoatlady how long did your liver take to heal? I also have fatty liver

[@samanthaliberatore5064]

Broth and butter & you may also need electrolytes. Magnesium potassium and sodium

[@laurarance4352]

Who in the hell is giving this awesome Dr a thumbs down??? Stop that crap! Love you Dr Ken Berry! You Rock!

[@sheilaanderson1892]

Vegans!

[@thatsnotforyou]

He's chosen to go commercial... he no longer serves his community as a doctor he was the only one within a hundred miles or more and has decided it is more fun for him to do videos and talk about his book.... or talk about carniverore diet. I can't drive to Nashville or Memphis for medical care.

[@jeannie920]

He was getting hassle from the health authorities because he was saving his patients from the operating theatre. He lost his licence. He got it back but decided he didn't need all the hassle. Who can blame him.

[@xo7454]

Bone broth, salt, avocado, blueberries prevented keto flu and carnivore diarrhea and helped me transition successfully.

[@zan6585]

avocado is something to be careful of because it has a disproportionately higher level of carbs than most other foods. Blueberries however are literally full of sugar and carbs so I don't know if I'd even say you'd get in ketosis if you're eating them regularly.

[@stansgal99]

Thats ridiculous! Avocado has HEALTHY FATS!

[@stansgal99]

Blueberries are excellent for keto!

[@TheAboriginal1]

Sorry but you are not describing a keto diet. Paleo maybe but not ketogenic

[@TheAboriginal1]

​@@stansgal991 avocados have 15g carbs and a cup of blueberries is twice that.

[@artbyagema]

I am watching this again because my head hurts so much, my face feels burning. I fell off the wagon this past holiday. Just today I started bone broth fast, the withdrawal symptoms are terrible. My whole head and neck and shoulders hurt... thank you Dr. Berry for the video. I need to get through tonight and hopefully get good sleep!

[@wildflowerhandmadeart1750]

I had keto flu on and off when I changed to eating keto. My diet was carbage before 🤣. 5 months in and I feel fantastic. I'm totally fat adapted and couldn't be happier with the keto lifestyle.

[@kurtkitchel3716]

I watch your videos repeatedly to remind me why I feel fantastic. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@ashapple0629]

Usually the withdrawal symptoms make me stop keto I've been off and on keto for about a year, but after this video, and gaining 30 pounds. I'm definitely pushing through thank you so much for this video Dr. Berry

[@deborahbailey292]

You won't be sorry!!

[@lcwisdom1]

I have the same problem can't get over the keto flu 😢

[@Laurie_Tinsley]

I ordered those electrolyte drops yesterday on amazon and the info on these drops actually mentions your name. When I saw that I knew these drops were the right electrolyte product to buy. I cant wait till the drops arrive. I have only been on this diet for 5 days and feel so much better already. I have lost 7 pounds of water in my body, I cant wait till the fat burning begins. I have 130 lbs to lose.

[@nicolebaxter5141]

How is it going? Are you still going at it?

[@HotSeat17]

I, also, found that as my gut microbiome adjusted from the "carbage" I was eating to a Keto diet, my little sugar critters were not happy! After a few days to a week my stomach got flatter and the bloating went away. I started losing weight faster. Yay! I had the same reaction when I switched from Keto to Carnivore. I'm ok now. 😍 Wait until you guys experience the "Whoosh"! It's great! Look it up. 👏👏👏👏🙏💚💜💙

[@johannaj2009]

I am so into keto flu right now 🤮 had to throw up yesterday. This morning headache and feeling so sick even though I slept like an angel… hope it will pass soon

[@improvingyeti6846]

Did it pass?

[@johannaj2009]

@@improvingyeti6846yes absolutely. 8. months into carnivore/ketovore now and doing great. lost 24lbs

[@galleta_2024]

I wrote over a week ago about how excited I was to find you and start Keto as I've tried WW, Atkins, then just plain eating as little as possible. So it was refreshing to find I could actually eat food, not count calories, points etc. First week did great, but I live in wine country so we have wine/food events throughout the year and at 80 I'm not going to stop going as they are only a few a month if that many. OMG, after the wine/food break I restarted and I honestly felt so sick that I contemplated going to the doctor. At my age one never knows their expiration date, so I took this flu symptoms seriously....but first decided to see what you said. I had no electrolyte stuff so I read that pickle juice could help but I only had olives so I drank 2 oz of olive juice. I've ordered Magnesium citrate, and just started D3. You relieved my worries as I can tough this out as needed. I expect this to pass and it apparently could be a yo-yo process as there are 2 events end of next week and more sprinkled throughout the year. What an experiment. Thank you for doing the research and sharing your findings. Very generous and thought of you.

[@galleta_2024]

Update: So far so good. Keto 90% of the time, probably more. Magnesium Citrate's working. Go for year physical end of month, curious to see how my labs etc are now that I've embraced Keto. Reducing alcohol intake with 'one day at a time' mentality, plus I record the day, time for each. Thanks a bunch.

[@RosaLong74]

Keto Flu!! NO FUN! Once you go through it, you’ll start feeling better! Stay with it! Don’t give in or give up! I went to the emergency room a couple of times because I didn’t understand what my body was going through. I did my research and found out I was lacking minerals like potassium and magnesium! Thank you Dr Berry for this video it really helped me going through these “Carb withdrawals” and understanding what my body is going through!

[@sisterfrennn]

Literally in the ER right now. First 5 days felt amazing & tonight felt like I was dying. I wasn’t drinking electrolytes.

[@JandSKeto]

I had the library where I work order your book. There are a couple patrons and staff doing keto.. If you ever make it to Michigan, stop by our library.

[@kayapple1204]

Wow, I was put of on keto because of this "flu" and no one explained it to me this clearly so I am going to persevere! ❤ thanks, doc!!

[@oileengrace8228]

I'm so glad to hear about the chills as I had had it for 2 days, together with fatigue. I am better today and listening to you , I feel better already. Oh , and I urinated more often too. Thank you Dr. Berry.

[@devilsolution9781]

Just went through it, ears ringing, headache, pressure behind the eyes, fatigue, hot and cold chills and sweats. Deffo in this diet for long haul don't fancy that again for a while

[@AshPooh]

I just found your videos, so glad I did! Going to watch all of them so I can prepare myself for going full keto. I'm a nurse and I see people dying from their diet everyday... don't want to be one of them

[@bravotwozero535]

Thanks for the much needed support. My brain knows everything is working since my weight is dropping and my blood sugar doesn’t spike when I eat anymore but I feel awful. I’m actually more pissed off from having to pay for a lifetime of bad dietary information. I’m looking forward to pushing through this.

[@gawni1612]

Day two of soft Carnivore (small amounts of fruit and veggies, but no starchy carbs or sweets) and I feel like total ASS. Dizzy, tired, can't sleep. Definitely feels like a legit flu. Thanks Ken for guiding us through this crap phase. This is worse than quitting nicotine.

[@letsgrowtexas7391]

Same here, Day 3. How are you doing now?

[@jabrock67]

14:41 I’m on Day 12 of the carnivore diet and was doing good till 2 days ago. Body aches, diarrhea, migraine…totally stinks. I’m not craving carbs or sugar, I just feel like poo!!!

[@Godfinder]

Been on KETO since Dec 2018. I got some good news yesterday; KETO is working. My A1C in down from 8.7 to 6.3 (should never be above a 7)! Triglycerides, cholesterol and LDL's are all normal for the first time as an adult! I have effectively reversed my type 2 diabetes! GERD is a thing of the past and my Doc says I'm losing weight a little too fast. LOL

[@LawrenceHornbake]

I am in the midst of keto flu right now. 7 days into carnivore. I’m experiencing headaches, lack of energy, double vision, fogginess, emotional depression and some unprovoked anger. Thankful for these videos so I know this is simply a phase. I’m trying to consume more pure fat, magnesium, preservation Areds vitamin, taking advil, taking more naps when I can.

[@boburuncle41]

Hi Im curious if you are still on the diet and feeling better? this is an old video but I saw your comments

[@imstevemcqueen]

Listen carefully about salt...VERY important to get 8 - 20+ grams GOOD quality salt depending on activity levels on Carnivore. Speaking from experience.

[@frankenz66]

My fingers have always told me when I got too much salt. Listening to your body is a fair approach. I know I need more good salts daily though, so thanks.

[@IAmTheEggMan111]

How many teaspoons is 8-20 grams?

[@raraavis7782]

Typical Male 1 tsp regular tablesalt is about 6g When I fast, I take about 2g in a capsule 3 times a day...enough for me, to resolve issues like lightheadedness. I don’t really exercise at the moment though, other than driving my bike and such.

[@frankenz66]

@@IAmTheEggMan111 more than I care to take. A teaspoon is 5 grams and half of that makes my fingers sting and swell in the webbing between them.

[@imstevemcqueen]

@@frankenz66 A 1/4 teaspoon is about 500mg. So 2 grams is more accurate, in a whole teaspoon.

[@Aideen98]

Ken, I've wanted an explanation of keto flu so much for the last week as I am just starting keto, this is my fifth day! I'm feeling better now but I wanted to know why I was feeling so bad at first and what was going on in my body. Thank you so much!

[@rhondacranford7882]

Me too!

[@mtnbikehead]

Funny, I called it a sugar hangover on all these vids when I first went Keto/low carb last January. It felt the same as a hangover, that most of us believed to be from the alcohol, but many of us knew that hangovers were worse with sugary drink mixes and when sugars were eaten at the same time. It felt just the same. It detoxing, of the cells and giving the body a chance to get back to what it was designed to be, metabolically flexible. Long term high carb diets and low quality fats turns off metabolic flexibility. Almost 10 months, maintaining goal weight while increasing fitness and improving health. Carnivore, Keto Whole Foods plant Keto if you can make that work, but honestly that requires much more work and shipping in enough exotic plant food that has all the nutrients you can get in a local grass fed beef and true free range chicken and eggs can provide that is so much easier to prepare and results in less inflammatory-health issues that carbs cause.

[@elisataylor556]

I never got keto flu. I think it helped I drink pink salt in water since I work out in the heat and it replenishes lost minerals. I also take magnesium supplements to regulate my heartbeat since medicine alone doesn't do it. I've lost 15 pounds in 5 weeks.

[@Keefed]

It's almost like you're speaking directly to me. Started keto about 5 days ago and almost everything you said in this video is speaking exactly to my experiences I'm having right now. Doing great though overall. Thanks Doc!

[@ddelucia5634]

How did you feel the first 4 days? I started carnivore and felt fine the first 4 days. On day five now, was fine all day and then got the chills and very bad nausea when I went to bed.

[@islatalviharju3709]

@@ddelucia5634 Same happened to me on day 4 on the evening!! Went to bed with a nausea. Day 5 today for me and I got a headache. So I think its nothing out of the ordinary what you felt.

[@agalIam]

thank you. i ve had cluster migraine, for the entire 7 days of my new carn. diet. so painful, ..........this helped me a lot

[@ImplyDods]

Perfect timing Doc. I was just trying to coach some family members in what to expect as they start their keto journey. I forwarded this to them. Thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@KenDBerryMD]

Thanks for Sharing!!

[@martinlang9615]

Top article and good timing as I just had another “purge”💩! It’s 2 weeks now, I think it will stop very soon. Everything you said made perfect sense to me. Before I started this challenge, I told myself…regardless of what happens I’m going to stick with it as best I can and make a decision after 3 months, not before. I get glimpses of wellness and superior mental clarity with no desire to eat carbs. Almost there. Just hit the electrolytes again. Had a juicy T-bone steak this morning…😛😋

[@artbyagema]

Just earlier today my mother-in-law gave us a loaf of banana bread, and my husband had to say "sorry Mom but we're actually on a diet right now..." with a smile. She knows it's not a joke, but she kind of made fun of the idea. We started carnivore a few days ago and my hope is that after we get healthier and after my husband loses weight, she would then try to learn what food is good and bad. She has thyroid and arthritis and diabetes, eat fat free/sugar free/less fat stuff, and so much grains. I want to help her so bad, I can't just tell her that her doctor recommended the wrong diet.

[@lasvegasbrad]

Same with my diabetic relatives. Here I stand before them, 40 pounds lost, far healthier....and I still have to decline offers of toast and potato chips. I hear the "I would rather die than not eat ____" fill in the blank carb.

[@Christine-xs2of]

I hear you Nikki. There are so many people around me who are on wrong diet and I badly want to help them.

[@artbyagema]

@@lasvegasbrad wow, I think my inlaw family feels that way. They just love ice cream and sweets, live life to the fullest i guess. My husband last year lost over 40lbs on Keto, after Christmas we did some travel and moving and he gained back half the weight :( however when they learned and saw the result and how healthy he looked back then, they didn't bother asking/learning. I'm a bit concerned about Thanksgiving and Christmas this year when we'll have to say no and be picky

[@artbyagema]

@@Christine-xs2of I think for a lot of people it would have to come to the point where they get too sick and stay in the hospital and see a bunch of bad health results, etc then they may become desperate enough to learn better. When it's life or death I guess.

[@kaylagarcia7073]

I started out fasting for a few years and kicking my sugar addiction then I decided to kick my carb addiction recently and oh man I never had any symptoms until I tried to kick the carbs. It's scary how bad carbs are for you. I thought for so long I was eating healthy but could never lose the weight or insulin resistance side effects until I started taking carbs out of my diet. I now think of eating in terms of meat, fruit and veggies and that really seems to help me wrap my head around not needing a filler in my meals like bread or pasta. I think I will allow myself to eat pasta or a bread product every once in a while like if I ever eat out with a friend or something or a pizza night but I swear overnight even though I have had withdrawal symptoms my body is doing so much better.

[@theamoore6892]

Been through it. Wasn't too bad, and saying that, I'm at 17lbs in 30 days. Awesome!!!

[@longshotdiedtired1582]

We’ll good for you that’s so wonderful it wasn’t bad for you

[@BIGGELATO]

I quit smoking 6 years now, and sugar is by far the hardest thing I've ever quit. It literally feels like a drug withdrawal. Carbs & sugars are pure drugs.

[@RenelleA]

This is the first I have heard that Keto flu is actually breaking the carb habit and not just an electrolyte issue. WOW and thenk you. Very informative. I needed this today, it really puts my mind at ease.

[@daisyO2043]

I just took five days off work because things have been crazy. Even though I was sick, I kept feeling the urge to go to the gym. Now that I understand what’s happening to my body, I am definitely going tomorrow. I've been experiencing oxalate dumping and the keto flu for about two weeks. I had a setback when I went to the doctor, and he convinced me to try the standard American diet. I did it for one meal, which prolonged the flu phase. I will be so happy when this is over. I am transitioning to a full carnivore diet after dealing with autoimmune issues for about 20 years.

[@frankenz66]

Obessive thoughts about carby foods drift in and out of one's mind is a side effect of withdrawal from the addiction.

[@tactileslut]

Are those taquitos in your user icon?

[@frankenz66]

@@tactileslut Lol, no, the photo is of me holding some seeds off the some of the ginseng I grow in my woodlot.

[@frankenz66]

@@tactileslut look like pomegranate seeds from a distance.

[@tactileslut]

@@frankenz66 Ahh, I see it now. The camera colors your fingers like flour tortillas and I saw the ginseng as tomato salsa. :)

[@angelalaskodi3459]

Keto flu made me feel like I had rubbery legs for about 2 months! LOL! I didn't know what to think. Then it disappeared. Also, I was not trying to lose weight, but lost 8 pounds within 2 months. Went from 134 lb to 126.

[@sunkat76]

Thank you Dr Berry. Please do a video on Osteoarthritis - my mum has had it for years, both knees replaced and now has curved spine. We have been Ketoing and Fasting since April. She is doing great (49lbs off) but I wish I could cure her OA. Her walking without stopping has improved though. She's a determined Scot and refuses to be disabled.

[@deborahbailey292]

Keto with a turmeric supplement is amazing for arthritis sufferers!!! God bless Dr Berry!! Changed my family's life!!!🙏

[@sunkat76]

@@deborahbailey292 Thank you so much!

[@spnd2mch]

I've never had weight problems but had gestational diabetes during one pregnancy and type 2 diabetes in my 50s. So I loved my sweets and carbs and eating out. I started IF and reduced carbs, sugar, and eating out significantly. 2 weeks and I had my first episode today. It's frightening that I was addicted to FOOD!

[@shenandoah1322]

I started getting back on keto on Monday, and I totally believe you about the sugar addiction. I am on a medication for bipolar disorder that increases sugar cravings. I really want to kick this sugar addiction once and for all. Right now I feel like an absolute bear. The first time I started keto I got very depressed for about 10 days. Right now on top of keto flu I have a nasty cold. I made my first batch of bone broth, and that is getting me through. Pretty excited about my bone broth. I found organic chicken feet, and added those to my bone broth, along with an onion, 3 carrots, and several stalks of celery, and thyme and rosemary, and Himalayan pink salt.

[@Lamz..]

Sounds good, stick with it. I'm certain you're on the right track to tackle your problems!

[@shenandoah1322]

It's hard to avoid sugar. It's everywhere. I work at a daycare centre, and parents sometimes give us gift cards to Tim Hortons or Starbucks, or bring in a box of donuts. Christmas, of course is the hardest. I don't make a point of telling parents that I am on a diet that involves zero sugar and close to zero carbs. I just smile and thank them for the gift, even if it includes chocolate, and then give it to my coworkers. That is HARD. I mean, who turns down chocolate or homemade Christmas cookies. I hope that by the time Christmas arrives, I will be deep enough into the keto diet to not give into temptation. Because getting back into ketosis always lands me in a nasty depression.

[@USARenee4Jesus]

Thank You For Berry I been keto and intermittent fasting since January I'm down 23 lbs. I have been watching our video s !! Love your ketoaide! I cannot wait to start dropping my current meds. One of them is flouresimide( lasik) and metformin . As I have recently been diagnosed with insulin resistance, last November. Also I'm a longtime migraine sufferer..I am hoping to get that to disappear as well. All the Best to You and Neisha!! God's Blessings 🙏

[@rebeccaanelay5832]

I've been Keto for around a week but I feel really ill. Wa ves of nausea,stomach cramps,headache,dizzyness,extreme tiredness, bursting into tears,general muscle weakness and sweating. Am beginning to wonder if it's real flu, but I haven't got a high temperature ! I hope I can keep going as I've noticed a reduction in the arthritic pain in my knees and a big weight loss.

[@LatiaShantae]

Are you still doing great?

[@janpos9435]

I am in serious need of changing my diet at almost 63 yrs. old. I listened to your video on wet macular degeneration and found a few ophthalmologist that more or less recommends the same. It is very difficult for me to read, esp. on the computer, so where can I find out how to start, what to eat, the portions , etc? Is there such a video? I'm listening to the 101, but so far, it isn't specific enough to get going. I will say, giving up sugar being the first step, YIKES! I am a junk food junkie and sugar addict slowly changing my ways. I have made attempts already changing my diet, but need to try this to save my eyesight and hopefully restore it by the grace of God.(Please forgive any typos as I can't read to correct.)

[@springhealthtelehealth]

Just figured out this is what I’ve been struggling with the past week. I’m fatigued, head hurts, irritable, depressed but not really anxious. Just feel blah. I’ve lost 12pds in 17 days so far so a lot is definitely water weight.

[@orangeswell1469]

Thanks Doc. Going through it right now. Cramps, blurred vision, headaches, tiredness, etc. Glad to hear this is par for the course.

[@lostsoul3154]

Had the flu for several days after going KETO!! Made driving mistakes, walked in the wrong store, to name a couple. BE CAREFUL!!!!!! . . . also: Mouth will stay dry, carry breath mints, always.

[@stephaniegonzalez1036]

Patrick Joseph what kind? I have the worst dry mouth but all the mints have sugar or a kind of sugar..😩

[@logangoins2466]

Did these get better? I felt great for the first day and then experienced these same scary side effects.

[@rainydaylady7563]

Day 3 for me. This explains a lot of what I have been going through. Thank you.

[@h.g.5141]

I feel I was also experiencing an oxylate dump as well as keto flu ~ super not fun (felt tons of pain in joints). I learned about oxylate dump by researching ~ so able to use some strategies to help with that as well.

[@celebratemusic1384]

Hi Dr. Berry, your video answered my question I sent you via email. I believe my insomnia is the Keto flu. Also thanks for the the nuts video, I needed to hear that. A personal testimony. I started this diet to get healthier and loose weight. For over 20; years I have been a chronic metal health patient. All my symptoms for anxiety and Depression has gone away. After reading a book by medical journalist Robert Whitaker called Anatomy of an Epidemic, talking about the astonishing rise of mental illness in America. I made some lifestyles changes and it is amazing the changes in my life. I feel so much better now. I have energy, and I have greatly reduced dependency on certain medications. Thanks so much!

[@cindynelson5140]

BEST EXPLANATIONS EVER !!! Thank YOU ever SO Much !! Blessings be upon oyu and yours :)

[@KatieMooo905]

I agree with other people. I just gave up my 40 cigarette a day habit about 4 months ago, but giving up carbs is much harder.

[@chrissyt_artist1960]

I'm transitioning to carnivore after being 95% keto for a while (95% because I kept slipping up when I socialised, pizza, chips etc) the other thing I do when I socialise is bum the odd cigarette and drink wine. So now I'm off wine, off cigarettes, off carbs and I have the ACTUAL flu as well. Nevertheless I am excited and happy as I focus totally on what I can eat, looking forward to juicy roast lamb etc. But at the moment I have no appetite at all, and I am probably fat-adapted so my body goes back into ketosis fairly quickly. It was your interview with Kelly Hogan that inspired me so much!

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

Really nice background. I love it.

[@lemarhaywood1870]

🤦🏽‍♂️I have it RITE NOW I feel like crap but I’m a trooper 💪🏽....

[@lins_z2]

I did carnivore 3 years ago after trying AIP and vegan for my skin. Didn’t have keto flu except craving for chocolate, because I was already eating healthy and no artificial sugar and gluten. I just started back again and the cravings and fatigue are awful. Watching this to assure myself everything is okay lol

[@danelleroundabouts2559]

Many yrs ago, I did have a doctor tell me once I was trying to get healthy too fast so I should start smoking again. Now not a pack a day but just have 2-4 smokes that should make me better. When I asked him why he said eating well, working out, and quitting smoking all at the same time was too much stress on my body and I would end up in the hospital. WTH?? Yeah I fired him on the spot BUT the addict in me said hell yeah give me a smoke & pizza. Then a movie on the sofa no work out today.

[@littlepixel1650]

I cut carbs way down this week. I’ve had a head ache all week. Today I cut sugar out of my coffee, I drink w a sprinkle of cinnamon/nutmeg and almond milk. But I won’t lie - it’s very hard to wake up with just the coffee. I have a early shift and need to adjust my time for food.

[@brendaunrein3608]

Ca you PLEASE do some videos about doing keto over 40?

[@KenDBerryMD]

Watch the KETO 101 playlist, it applies to you perfectly

[@TheLakeClinic]

I started Keto the day after my 63rd birthday after having "scienced the hell our of it". I'll be 67 soon; losing 95 pounds inside of the first 10 months. Maintained a very strict keto for a year and maintained my weight loss. I started wearing 42/32 inch jeans and now wear 32/32--the same as I wore all through my 20s and 30s. Since then I've moved to keto-carnivore and feel great. I tell my friends that I wake up feeling 35--and I was a triathlete at 35. (NB, at the end of the day I've aged to about 50.) I've coached a few others on their way, but sadly, many are tripped up by the withdrawal period and use the "flu" as a reason to stop.

[@lasvegasbrad]

@@TheLakeClinic thank you for the hope Jon. Many of us in our 60's with diabetes.

[@eileeng.7110]

I don't think your age is as important as your previous way of life. I started Keto nearly a year ago, and I was 88. My only difficulties were severe itching and constipation. I think the withdrawal was fairly easy for me because I have always avoided processed foods, and tried to bring up my family as healthily as I could .... according, unfortunately, to the faulty advice given at the time. I had to try all my life not to put on weight, but gradually put on a couple of stone over the years, which I have now lost. I enjoy Keto and mostly OMAD. I take no medication. My experience bears out what Dr Berry says in this video.

[@yoso585]

Jon Morgan You may consider encouraging the give uppers to go with 100 or so grams of potatoe potato carbs to go with those eggs and such in the morning. They’ll ween from them eventually, giving themselves only what they can metabolically handle. They’ll still be in ketosis a good part of the time. My experience and 2 cents worth.

[@SarahPerine]

So interesting how it’s different for each one of us

[@audreymoose3792]

Dr. Berry first I just want to thank you for all your videos. Second I want to share my results. Diabetes ran between 300 & 400 now other than fasting I run normal 121 to 125 after food. Hypertension ran 150/95 to 195/135 but now it is running about 135/90. Obese at 298lbs. & now 274 lbs. I also have a medicine phobia so this was achieved strictly with Keto! I did experience 3ish weeks of Keto Flu but so worth it. Thank you so much for all your videos they have helped with my journey thus far so much.

[@krisharju8093]

I’m here to heal RA

[@kasch7574]

Than you for the profound knowledge you provide us and the kindness you present it.

[@marthaschwab4930]

Watching and a Opra weight watcher commercial came on😂

[@jdo2574]

For 10 days I had headaches, tired, weakness with touch and go dizziness. I've Been Carnovoire for over 12 weeks so far.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

I want to do just carnivore but every 7 to 10 days i eat some type of carbs like custard ice cream or something like that. I feel good on carnivore and my joints feel lots better. I just have to get off that falling off the wagon 4 to 6 times a month, this is a lot better than i used to do as i always ate sugar everyday a year ago.

[@jdo2574]

@@angelgirldebbiejo Just my opinion but eating better is superior to eating 100% junk.

[@hippielove3100]

Angel Shining You cAn buy keto ice cream It’s delicious. I buy it at Safeway and it says right on it keto ice cream so Google it or maybe ask your local grocery store. I live in Oregon

[@sarahthomson8183]

@@angelgirldebbiejo Try keeping some of the keto deserts on hand. That's helped me.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

@@hippielove3100 ok thank you...might get me over the hump

[@Robomurpho]

Very informative Ken i started this week and have had really bad withdrawals from carbs but its for the better good 😊keep up the great work you do 😊😊

[@earleneslay7977]

I’m going through the withdrawals!!! 😢. How long does it take? I can’t wait to get rid of the withdrawals!!!! I’m feeling weak, lethargic, hot, sleepy 🥱, etc.

[@steveos3185]

I agree with your salt consumption but take a high quality salt pink Himalayan salt

[@deannalopez6998]

Dr.Berry I understand now why it’s better to NOT do this lifestyle alone. Family and friends will automatically try to shove something in my mouth during these times. Something sweet or processed. Sadly I’ve gone through the keto flu several times and never got through to the end (each time) because of this + my mindset would just cave & I’d seriously make myself believe keto was not healthy. It’s been 2yrs since I’ve tried this lifestyle and I’ve notice there is more information now and lots of new recipes to dupe out anything you use to miss. It’s been about a week in a half and I’ve noticed that I’m satiated and not bloated. It’s a relief. I’m craving bad! But I know that’s due to me choosing donuts and cake for breakfast over something healthy. I was previously on a Herbalife diet. 1200cal a day and I cried by the end of my first week. I was going to bed feeling hungry and I was constantly told the nutrients in the meal replacement would suffice. I beg to differ. Found myself feeling more tired than normal during the day, but couldn’t sleep at night & then I was recommended an old video of keto info. Felt like it was a sign from God. Got my journal and 🖊 taking notes 📝 . Thank you for this excessive amount of free info! 🧠

[@James_oo7]

You are seriously my favorite person to watch when it comes to diet and health thank you so much for the amazing info you give to people it’s life changing!!!

[@dsa2591]

I thought I had transitioned well to carnivore, but I guess all the fruit I ate all the time made it more difficult. I was so sick that, at 70 with lupus, I had to back off for a couple of days. Strangely enough, I had headaches, earaches, and sinus problems only one one side of my head. The burning in my stomach was what finally made me quit. I have GERD, gastritis and esophagitis which is why I'm doing this, so I think my withdrawals are going to be more painful. I may have to do it in fits and starts, but I'll get it done. I just have to be more careful than most because a bad lupus flare could put me in the hospital.

[@rhondae8222]

Hi, Dr Berry! I watched one of your videos where you and your wife made a keto flu remedy drink. Thank you for making that video, especially, for those of us who tend to stray from Keto☺️

[@sharonthompson3938]

I watched that today also...I am getting the keto flu horrific headaches, neck aches every time I start...can't work, function, bedridden etc. Did the drink they suggest help you through this also? Got to work, trying to find a way to work through this season. I am doing the salt, potassium etc but thought sipping it through the day might be best to keep it in my system :)

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I have keto flu since 3 days. It feels just as awful as my chronic diseases, so I really needed this video to set me up for the coming days. I must admit that I couldn't help but eat two small organic bananas about an hour ago. I just couldn't help it. 😢 It's 4 in the morning now and I did my all carnivore shopping today. It was so hard to pass by all the bread, bubs, cake, veggies and fruits. The worst was the vanilla icecream. When I came home, I ate some cottage cheese and two different traditional fatty porc sausages with porc fat chunks. One if them was a porc blood sausage with huge porc fat chunks, the other had all kinds of porc stuff in it and also those huge white chunks of fat. After I had them, I felt so much better and could finally sleep a few hours after having had insomnia again for three days. When I woke up in the middle of the night, I was craving for ice creme, chocolate and cake. I finally gave in by having two organic bananas. My joint pain is back again since two days, my headache as well. My polyneuropathic symptoms are all back at the moment. I lost lots of water, my calves are soft again after so many years. I guess I'll have some salt now together with my mineral water.

[@rearedrain9722]

Veggies and fruits are alright

[@crabbypaddy5549]

On my third day of carnivore diet I turned into a water fountain from all my lower areas... Before that I got twitchy legs and a little cramp in my lower leg, then Could not figure out why I out of nowhere started to cry.....felt somewhat emotional when watching something trivial, but the amount of tears.....lol. Just drinking some Himalayan salt and added a teaspoon of natural vinegar with Mother in it but did not shake it...not sure if it good or bad, The salt and vinegar worked and I felt better and so did my stomach. I am a coffee drinker and add a drop of Raw milk.

[@lindaa2682]

I've been watching your videos. About a week or so ago, I switched from a 3 yr vegan diet to kito, realizing that my weight gain plus glucose and cholesterol going up was probably from all the carbs I've eaten over that time. A few days ago I ached all over and have had a headache for 2 days . I remembered you saying something about the kito flu so I just have to work through this. Thanks for the heads up. I'll just wait it out.

[@lisalu3994]

Iv been having puffy fingers and ankles for sometime. Iv tried low carb keto before and failed, yet I try again so here I am. I feel like crap, im on day 2, my hubby is in hospital with Pneumonia and I'm at home with the kids. 2 & 5. I could feel sorry for myself but I feel pretty determined at the same time. On a plus side its sunny here in UK at the moment.

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Dr Eric Berg talks at length about reasons of edema and simple, elegant solutions.

[@specialed5055]

Going through it right now and it’s a struggle

[@jasonjanes9756]

I have keto flu right now and I didn't hear anything you said after you said the word jelly doughnut. lol

[@Reba24u]

Me too

[@chrisfulcher1151]

It lasted 3 days for me. The cravings lasted about 10 days. Now I eat carnovore til I'm satisfied, and don't feel those cravings. If I want something, I eat some meat. Hamburger seems the most satsfying.

[@vv.8927]

Learning so much!! I’m a new 🥩 and going through this 🤦🏻‍♀️ I had one tiny bit of salt and boom 💥 🤯 my headache went away

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

I ate very little junk before going low carb, so my sugar withdrawal had me feeling crappy for only 24 hours. I recommend starting the lifestyle by going cold turkey for psychological reasons. Make a decision without rationalization or excuses. Donate unopened food you will no longer be eating to a food pantry and throw out or give to your friends, the opened containers that you have decided to no longer eat. This process reinforces your decision. After you get through the withdrawals, you will be rewarded by crazy good feelings of alertness and high energy. I’m single so it was easy for me to do this, but I can imagine that in a family or relationship setting, the change is best done as a group. Maybe this isn’t polite, but I discretely look at what others are buying in the checkout aisle and marvel at the carb/junk to real food ratio of what is in other shopper’s carts (“sugar, sugar, carb, sugar, sugar, sugar”). This observation really brings home the reality of endemic heart disease and diabetes levels in the US and all of the associated issues that come with them.

[@ttowndriver3312]

"Maybe this isn’t polite" Fuck polite. As stated elsewhere, I woke up on June 15 , 65 years old, 284# in pain and pissed off about it. Went Carno all in and that was it. My wife was not ready - still is not - it doesn't matter. My sons tell me it's not good for me - it doesn't matter. This is for me and that's what matters. I don't beat myself up over it when I "cheat" because I'm in for the long haul. My wife wanted a burrito Friday night and I had one for the first time since June. Still peed dark pink the next morning. But yes, I'm now becoming something of a zealot when I see morbidly obese people and people buying CARBAGE in the checkout line. You will get worse about it. ps: hit 250 this morning.

[@deannalopez6998]

Haha, Dr. Bergs ad came on before your video. I just find it amusing. Love you both! 🤍

[@seniorgal2752]

Such good information. Going through keto flu now. Thank you.

[@centuryroberts1673]

Please take the time to go back over other videos and ewad comments. I really need answers Thank you so much for all your help and advice.

[@daniellefunk8991]

Today i had very bad irritability, dizziness, deep down shaking, depression and anxiety! Its been very difficult today! I went this ten years ago when i went gluten free too and i thought it was withdrawals from the gluten, but now i realize it was withdrawals from carbs!

[@flam8882]

Dr Berry I started keto to combat Lyme's and starve the Lyme of sugar can you please do a video on the effect of keto on Lyme's? Down 25lbs and feeling great!

[@flam8882]

@@stefansalvatore9244 thank you very much for the info

[@ragnarlothbrok6576]

Please Dr. Ken make a video on what to eat after chemotherapy sessions are done for a cancer patient. Is keto diet good for a person of 60 years old who is recovering from a cancer? and is it ok to follow a keto diet while having chemotherapy? My father is sick and I really want to help him with the diet. Thanks a lot Dr. Ken. Will be waiting for your response in a video. Much appreciated!

[@KenDBerryMD]

Good idea!!

[@ragnarlothbrok6576]

@@KenDBerryMD Thanks a ton Dr. Ken! will be waiting for the video on that topic. It's really really important to know how to eat well during and after the chemo sessions.

[@eileeng.7110]

Read Dr Annette Bosworth’s book ‘Any Way You Can” which gives an account of how she helped her mother recover from cancer, using ketosis. It is also a good guide to starting the Keto diet. I think you would find it easy to read, and very helpful.

[@jessicakim2511]

Yes. Carbs and sugar are so freaking addictive! I'm back on keto for 4 days now. I feel like total crap. No energy whatsoever. Mouth tastes terrible. I keep telling my husband that I feel like I'm dying. I gotta stay the course and get thru the next 3 weeks of transition and withdrawl, and I know I'll be fine and will start to burn fat.

[@adriankomaromi5643]

How did it go? Were you dizzy? Did it go away?

[@jessicakim2511]

@@adriankomaromi5643 I went back onto carbs not long after that comment. Im back on keto again tho. Currently having some keto flu symptoms again this time around, but not too bad.

[@adriankomaromi5643]

@@jessicakim2511 Good luck, keep going, you will not regret it

[@cherylbishop7657]

They even put sugar in tuna fish, don't forget to read the labels. GOD BLESS