Is ketosis unhealthy?

[seleta]

I am on Day 13 of induction and have kept strictly to it. However, I have low energy. I also have a poor appetite and kind of a nasty feel to my mouth and teeth.

Have others felt this way? and how did you deal with it?

[JulieB]

Re: Is ketosis unhealthy?

RE: low energy - are you eating enough? Are you eating when you are hungry and when 6 hours have passed since you last ate? Have you completely lost your appetite?

I never got an 'energy boost' when I started - I know a lot of others on this board didn't either. I'm about the same as I was before.

Not too sure what a 'nasty feel to my teeth' could be...mine feel better than ever since I gave up sugar

[Georgiana]

Re: Is ketosis unhealthy?

No, ketosis is not unhealthy. You are in ketosis every night when you sleep, even when you eat a "normal" diet.

A bad taste in the mouth is one of the physical signs of ketosis. Not sure about the teeth thing... I just brush my teeth more often, like every 3 hours or so and after meals. I also use an alcohol-free breath spray.

Appetite suppression is a consequence of ketosis. I'd say that's a good thing... Aren't you happy about it?

Low energy. Please post a typical menu. Are you exercising and taking a multivitamin? Did you check with your doctor if you need additional supplements such as potassium?

[ziggy]

Re: Is ketosis unhealthy?

if your teeth are sore maybe eat more broccoli broccoli has tons of calcium more than a glass of milk

in meat you just get calcium from the bones mostly i think and since most people dont eat the bones or bone marrow you can get it from broccoli instead

and heres a weblink with lots of info about ketosis

Ketosis Myths and Facts on the Low-Carbohydrate Diet.