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What happens in your first week of low-carb? Slide through the days

Starting low-carb, many people wonder whether the tiredness and headaches that follow are normal. Some people notice a short adjustment in the first week or two; many notice nothing.

Slide through 28 days to see when the body sheds water and salt, when symptoms are usually reported, and when they typically pass. We also cover what the evidence does and doesn't show, and who should check with a doctor first.

Two timeline bars showing salt and water loss early and symptoms usually passing within weeks of starting low-carb

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