{"id":45420,"date":"2022-08-02T01:09:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T01:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45420"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-much-water-should-i-drink-on-keto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-on-keto\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Water Should I Drink On Keto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-on-keto\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-on-keto\/#Why_Is_Drinking_Water_On_Keto_Important\" >Why Is Drinking Water On Keto Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-on-keto\/#How_Much_Water_Should_You_Drink_On_Keto\" >How Much Water Should You Drink On Keto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-on-keto\/#Tips_For_Staying_Hydrated_On_Keto\" >Tips For Staying Hydrated On Keto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-on-keto\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of the keto diet are widely documented\u2014weight loss, increased energy levels, and improved mental clarity are just a few of the advantages of ketosis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 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class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Water_Should_I_Drink_On_Keto\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Water_Should_I_Drink_On_Keto\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But like any <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-pasta-recipe\/\">diet<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-cauliflower-recipes\/\">lifestyle change<\/a>, there can be some downsides to the keto diet. One of the more common side effects is dehydration. Another is electrolyte imbalance which shows up as leg cramps, headaches, and fatigue (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7480775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we&#8217;ll explore how much water you should be drinking on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-bread-recipe\/\">keto<\/a>, and how to avoid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Drinking_Water_On_Keto_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Drinking Water On Keto Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration on the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-fruits\/\">keto diet<\/a> is caused by a combination of factors. First, when you cut carbs out of your diet, your body loses its main source of energy. This can lead to fatigue and make it harder to stay hydrated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the keto diet causes your body to excrete more water than usual. This is because when your body burns fat for energy, it produces ketones. These ketones are then excreted through your urine, which can lead to increased urination and dehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body has electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that it needs to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-pizza\/\">function properly<\/a>. The keto diet is low-sodium, which can lead to electrolyte imbalance and further dehydration (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK234935\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-breakfast-casserole\/\">Keto Breakfast Casserole Recipe Ideas<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Water_Should_I_Drink_On_Keto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44419 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207598-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how much water should i drink on keto\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207598.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207598-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207598.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207598-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207598.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Water_Should_You_Drink_On_Keto\"><\/span><strong>How Much Water Should You Drink On Keto?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general rule of thumb is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. However, you may need to drink more water than this if you&#8217;re on the keto diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. So, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink 80 ounces of water per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also want to consider investing in a quality electrolyte supplement. This will help replenish the electrolytes that you&#8217;re losing through increased urination and sweating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pink Himalayan salt is a good option, as it contains 84 minerals and electrolytes. You don&#8217;t need too much, just a pinch added to your water each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Water_Should_I_Drink_On_Keto\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Staying_Hydrated_On_Keto\"><\/span><strong>Tips For Staying Hydrated On Keto<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to drinking plenty of water, there are a few other things you can do to stay hydrated on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-instant-pot-recipes\/\">keto<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat plenty of low-carb vegetables, which are high in water content. Good choices include broccoli, cucumber, and zucchini.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink unsweetened tea or coffee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol, which can dehydrate you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re struggling to drink enough water, try adding a squeeze of lemon or lime for flavor. You can also make yourself a keto-friendly electrolyte drink by adding a pinch of salt and potassium to your water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-hamburger-recipes\/\">Keto Hamburger Recipes (Bun Or No Bun)<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration is a common side effect of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ketotarian-meal-plan\/\">keto diet<\/a>. To avoid it, make sure you&#8217;re drinking plenty of water and eating enough low-carb <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-ranch-keto\/\">vegetables<\/a>. You may also want to consider investing in a quality electrolyte supplement.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2171&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Water_Should_I_Drink_On_Keto\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The benefits of the keto diet are widely documented\u2014weight loss, increased energy levels, and improved mental clarity are just a few of the advantages of ketosis. But like any diet or lifestyle change, there can be some downsides to the keto diet. One of the more common side effects is dehydration. 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