Lower Carbohydrate Diet - Possible Side Effects & Solutions

A big change in your diet has the potential to cause side effects, especially within the first one to two weeks.  Many people will have no issues at all, but it can be helpful and reassuring to know what to expect.  Please click on the following links for some more information.


Many of the symptoms can be related to inadequate fluid intake and changes in blood salt levels.  Click on the links below to open up information from the DietDoctor website, or on the DietDoctor image for other side effects not listed here.  


If after the first one or two weeks your symptoms are ongoing, or they are getting worse, please consider discussing this with your medical team.