6 months on Keto stomach issues

#1

Hi guys,
On strict keto for 6 months and still having daily stomach pain and nausea.
Eating over 200grms of fat, 120 protein and less than 25 carbs.
Getting 2.5l + of water, taking magnesium, potassium and having an additional teaspoon of salt.
Can’t understand why, I eat very clean and not soda or anything like that.
I lift weights daily for 45mins and usually feel better after it.
Anyone experiencing similar issues or ideas why?
Thanks

#2

What kind of magnesium are you taking? There are various types and some are poorly absorbed and can cause stomach aches. I found this article to be very helpful.
http://peoplesrx.com/the-best-kind-of-magnesium-for-you/

Also, I find if I get too carried away with salt it can make me nauseous.

#3

Hi Ajax,
Thanks for the feedback, I am using a calcium/magnesium/zinc supplement, I read the article.
I have been paranoid about not getting enough salt since I live in Bali where it is hot ad sweat a lot, but I will play with that!

(Ronald Weaver) #4

I’ve been taking Holland and Barrett 250mg Magnesium tablets twice a day to relieve night time cramps in my legs. I usually take them with food but recently I’ve been doing 48 hour fasts and found that if I take them on an empty stomach I get hellish pains in my stomach and feel nauseous for a few hours afterwards. But during the rest of the week when taken with food, or at least BP Coffee, there’s no problem.

(Duncan Kerridge) #5

Ingredients:

Magnesium Oxide, Bulking Agent (Microcrystalline Cellulose), Anti-Caking Agents (Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Silicate), Glazing Agents (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerine, Carnauba Wax), Colour (Titanium Dioxide).

Some folks take magnesium oxide to relieve constipation - taking it during a fast isn’t a great idea. Try magnesium citrate instead, you can find it on amazon.

(Michael ) #6

I don’t have a lot of nausea problems, but I have beaten the acid reflux and other pain by taking 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar and adding more salt. Tsp of salt isn’t enough for me; especially if I’m exercising or fasting. I generally take at least 3 tsp pink himalayan salt. Don’t buy into the BS about salt being evil; it’s a bunch of crap just like the food pyramid and how many carbs you should eat. Most people are extremely deficient in salt and the more I eat, the better I feel for the most part. Pink salt for the win.

(Ronald Weaver) #7

Thanks for that Duncan. I’ll certainly check that out.
After I’d satisfied myself that it was the magnesium tablets that were causing the problem, I’ve stopped taking them during a fast. What I do now is soak my feet in a basin of water with Epsom Salts added.
Seems to work…no cramps in my legs at night.

(Candy Lind) #8

You’ve received good advice about electrolytes, but I’ll say right now, 2.5 liters of water is probably not enough unless you weigh under 70kg. Most recommendations are to drink at least 3 l, and more according to weight. Exercise? Heat? Increase it. I weigh over 113kg and I aim to drink 5l a day. When I make it there, I feel great (including my gut); I’m “OK” at 4l, but below that I feel crappy. You need that much water to help the fat/electrolytes’ ketone manufacturing process.

I’m going to start a separate post about supplementing magnesium transdermally.

And now I’ll admit, I’m the “usual dumb American” who doesn’t speak metric and I had to use my “Units” app to translate all those numbers for you. You’re welcome. >:-)