Electrolytes for keto
Electrolytes For Keto
What actually happens on ketoInsulin is the hormone that tells your kidneys to hold onto sodium — cut carbs hard enough and that signal drops to a new, permanently lower baseline.
01 — Insulin drops, and stays down
Carbs are what keep insulin elevated day to day. Cut them hard enough, consistently enough, and insulin settles at a new, lower baseline.
02 — Kidneys stop holding onto sodium
Lower insulin means more sodium — and the water bound to it — leaves in the urine. This is most of what sits behind the first week's "keto flu."
03 — Potassium and magnesium go with it
Both are lost faster through urine, while cutting high-carb foods like fruit, grains and starchy veg removes two of their biggest dietary sources at the same time.
04 — The deficit doesn't end after week one
Once ketosis is established, elevated sodium excretion continues for as long as carbs stay low — an ongoing target, not a one-off top-up.
Daily mineral targets on ketoRanges follow Volek & Phinney's guidance for a well-formulated ketogenic diet, contrasted against the NHMRC's general nutrient reference values. General information for healthy adults, not medical advice.
Several times the NHMRC's general adequate intake of 460–920 mg — keto's insulin-driven excretion is the reason for the gap.
Above the general NHMRC target, to offset both higher urinary losses and lower intake from cut carb sources like fruit and grains.
Broadly in line with general RDIs, but worth treating as a floor rather than a ceiling given magnesium's role in keto-related cramping.
What a signal usually reflectsNot a diagnosis — a guide to which mineral is most likely running low during "keto flu," and why.
| Signal | Likely mineral | Why it happens |
|---|---|---|
| Headache in the first few days | Sodium | Coincides with the sharp rise in sodium excretion as insulin drops over the first 48–72 hours of carb restriction. |
| Fatigue or brain fog | Sodium & potassium | Tracks with lower blood volume and the loss of two minerals central to nerve signalling, both moving together early on. |
| Muscle cramps, especially calves | Magnesium | Magnesium is involved in muscle relaxation, and the plant foods that normally supply it are cut back hardest on a stricter keto plan. |
| Noticeable or irregular heartbeat | Potassium | Potassium plays a role in heart rhythm, and urinary losses continue for as long as insulin stays low. |
| Constipation | Magnesium | Consistent with reduced magnesium and fibre intake as high-carb plant foods are removed from the plate. |
General physiological information, not a diagnosis. If a signal is severe, persistent, or you take blood pressure, heart or kidney medication, speak with a GP before increasing sodium intake.
The first two weeksA typical adaptation curve — indicative only, not a measured value, and it varies person to person.
Sodium per serve, comparedLabel values per serve as supplied by each brand. A keto target of 3,000–5,000 mg sodium is hard to reach with a sports drink and impossible with coconut water.
Suggested for ketoPicked for a high sodium dose per serve and nothing that has to be checked against a strict carb count.

LMNT Raw Unflavoured Electrolyte Mix - 30 Sticks
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$64.95
The highest single-serve sodium dose in the range, unflavoured so it never needs checking against a strict macro count.

Re-Lyte Hydration - Unflavoured - Tub - 75 Serves
Redmond
$74.95
An adjustable scoop for dialling sodium up on high-excretion days without buying a second product.

Keto Electrolyte Drops -118ml
Trace Minerals
$42.95
Purpose-built for keto — a concentrated drop format with nothing to track against carb macros.
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LMNT Raw Unflavoured
the highest sodium dose, unflavoured, easiest to fit any keto macro count
Keto doesn't fail because of fat. It fails because of sodium.
Keto and electrolytes, answeredAnswers to what keto shoppers ask us most. These same answers power the FAQ schema on this page.
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