Ketosis-related bad breath occurs mainly due to acetone, a kind of ketone released in the urine and breath.
According to one report, “breath acetone is as good a predictor of ketosis.”²
Note there are available breath meters or analyzers in the market. They can measure the amount of ketones in the breath.
2. Increased Thirst
Do you suddenly feel like you’re not getting enough water? If that’s the case, then it might be one of the signs of ketosis.
One report involving cyclists identified dehydration as one of the side effects of ketosis. The investigators also noted that the athletes had a higher risk of developing kidney stones, a known complication of dehydration³.
3. Fatigue or Weakness
A lot of people associate a ketogenic diet with increased energy. However, before that happens, dieters almost always experience fatigue first. For this reason, people also consider it as one of the signs of ketosis.
The weakness or fatigue happens as the body switches from using carbs to fat. You see, carbohydrates give a quicker burst of energy.
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