Why Does the Keto Diet Cause Brain Fog?

Those just starting out on the trendy diet often experience short-term difficulties thinking and concentrating.

By Alex Orlando
Dec 8, 2023 8:00 PM
Woman trying to work but she is rubbing her head from Keto Brain Fog
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Over the past few years, the trendy ketogenic diet (keto for short) has been adopted by celebrities and health junkies alike. 

Not only has keto been linked to weight loss, but scientists have even suggested that a keto diet might boost brain function and serve as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

But embracing a keto lifestyle doesn’t come without a few drawbacks — and not just saying bye-bye to bread, either. Learn the possible side effects of a Keto diet and how they might lead to the keto flu or brain fog. 

What Is a Keto Diet?

The keto diet is characterized by its low carbohydrate and high fat content. It comes with a laundry list of potential health benefits, including weight loss and lower blood-sugar levels. 

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