Loud, fast heartbeats on Keto (still a problem after 9 weeks)

[Ant_Lancs]

Hi, I’ve been doing the keto diet for just over 9 weeks now. I’ve found the diet easy to follow

Main reason I was doing it was for health - I have ME/CFS. So to hopefully get more energy ( not seen any improvement yet but no worse ) . 2nd reason to lose weight, and I’ve lost 1 stone 7lbs so far which is good

But the one real problem I have since started nd my heartbeat is racing, I’ve always had a fast heart rate since I’ve been ill but since starting this diet it’s much louder (I can hear it in my ears a lot of the time) and it’s faster. I can hear it really loudly when I’m resting, or listening to music or anything Sick of hearing it.

I’ve read that this can happen during the first few weeks, so I was hoping it would have gone away now

I don’t wanna give up, but I don’t wanna have these loud constant heart palpitations in my ears. I’m gonna give it another 2 months and review it at the end of July.

I’ve been supplementing with potassium and magnesium since week two and adding salt to my water. Any other suggestions?

I’m thinking to buy this product? Fasting Salts – pure electrolytes powder by Nutri Allign

Fasting Salts - Pure Electrolytes Powder by Nutri-Align

[Shortstuff]

Just add salt to your food to start with, and don’t be afraid of it. See how you go with that before paying for any fancy supplements.

[lfod14]

I’d think you’d have to take near double what that thing is showing as a max dose to get enough potassium in to stop it. Most electrolyte supplements screw you on Potassium, but none of them are accounting for a keto’r to be pissing it out at record speed. Something to consider.

[CatsAreAwesome]

This is just me… my n=1 experiment… also im not a DR . For whatever reason my body doesn’t like any form of Potassium Supplement . It tends to cause PVC’s in me .( ive had two EKG’s in 6 months… both were ok ) … Granted im Fairly prone to anxiety … thus my anxiety might ramp up from the sensation Potassium is creating in my heart . I am pretty much forced to just get my Potassium from natural food sources . I could live on Avocado’s . Not telling you to stop taking it … just letting you know my experience . I would be curious if anyone else has adverse reactions to Potassium Supplements .

[Shortstuff]

Not just you, there’s a known risk with supplementing potassium. I do it by adding lite salt to my morning coffee but won’t take any pills.

[Chantarella]

What does ME and CFS stand for? Americans always use abbreviations and the rest of the world doesnt know what that means.

[atomicspacebunny]

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I wonder about the potassium? If the sodium and potassium are not balanced enough or properly you could end up with high or low blood pressure, adrenal fatigue and dizziness when standing up? (e.g. POTS Syndrome)

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I would take a potassium supplement to equal Virta Healths recommendations?

How much sodium, potassium and magnesium should I have on a ketogenic diet?

Dr. Stephen Phinney and the Virta Team:

‍In short, 3000–5000 mg of sodium and 3000–4000 mg of potassium on average are needed as part of a well-formulated ketogenic diet. For sodium and potassium (aka electrolytes), rather than trying to track them directly (which is frustrating at best), we recommend salting food to taste, adding 2 grams of sodium as broth or bouillon, and eating 5 servings of non-starchy vegetables daily.

For magnesium, 300–500 mg is an initial recommendation. Muscle cramps are our best indicator of depletion, and to replenish one’s intracellular magnesium, we generally recommend 3 tabs per day of Slow-Mag or the generic slow-release equivalent for 3–6 weeks. …” …More

BTW: All things mentioned in the infographics herein happened to me after doing strict keto long-term for two years (and I do mean strict) and not paying attention to my sodium and potassium balance. So if you are feeling crazy strange that’s probably why?

[MarkGossage]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)

[Shortstuff]

[Chantarella]

thanks.

[PaulL]

Most people who get enough salt find that keeps the other minerals, particularly calcium, magnesium, and potassium, regulated. The bodily mechanisms that keep salt in balance are inter-related with the mechanisms that regulate the others.

The healthiest range of sodium intake, according to several recent studies, is 4-6 grams daily. This works out to 10-15 grams of table salt (sodium chloride), which includes the salt already present in food. You should probably also pay attention to how much you are drinking. There is no particular target—despite the large quantities recommended by sports drink manufacturers—it is sufficient to drink to assuage your thirst. Coffee and tea are fine, by the way, because the diuretic effect of caffeine isn’t large enough to be a problem if you drink to thirst.