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Unpacking Brain Fog On Keto Diet: How Biomarkers and Testing Reveal the Truth
Explore causes and personalized insights for brain fog on keto diet using advanced testing with Mito Health.
Written by
Mito Team
Why It Happens
Brain fog on a keto diet often occurs during the initial adaptation phase or when key nutrients are lacking. While keto aims to enhance mental clarity through fat metabolism, the transition can temporarily impair brain function.
Electrolyte Imbalance: Reductions in sodium, potassium, and magnesium disrupt neuron communication.
Low Glucose Availability: The brain may struggle to shift from glucose to ketones, leading to sluggish thinking.
Dehydration: Increased fluid loss in ketosis can impair cognitive performance.
Insufficient Calories: Under-eating can deprive the brain of needed energy.
Vitamin Deficiencies: A poorly planned keto diet may lack B vitamins essential for mental clarity.
How to Manage
Replenish Electrolytes: Add magnesium, sodium, and potassium through food or supplements.
Ease Into Ketosis: Gradually reduce carbs to allow smoother metabolic adaptation.
Stay Hydrated: Drink ample water, especially early in the diet shift.
Include Nutrient-Dense Foods: Add leafy greens, organ meats, and eggs to boost vitamin intake.
Monitor Mental Symptoms: If brain fog persists, consider cycling carbs or reassessing the diet plan.
With proper support, keto-related brain fog is usually temporary and reversible.
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Unpacking Brain Fog On Keto Diet: How Biomarkers and Testing Reveal the Truth
Explore causes and personalized insights for brain fog on keto diet using advanced testing with Mito Health.
Written by
Mito Team
Why It Happens
Brain fog on a keto diet often occurs during the initial adaptation phase or when key nutrients are lacking. While keto aims to enhance mental clarity through fat metabolism, the transition can temporarily impair brain function.
Electrolyte Imbalance: Reductions in sodium, potassium, and magnesium disrupt neuron communication.
Low Glucose Availability: The brain may struggle to shift from glucose to ketones, leading to sluggish thinking.
Dehydration: Increased fluid loss in ketosis can impair cognitive performance.
Insufficient Calories: Under-eating can deprive the brain of needed energy.
Vitamin Deficiencies: A poorly planned keto diet may lack B vitamins essential for mental clarity.
How to Manage
Replenish Electrolytes: Add magnesium, sodium, and potassium through food or supplements.
Ease Into Ketosis: Gradually reduce carbs to allow smoother metabolic adaptation.
Stay Hydrated: Drink ample water, especially early in the diet shift.
Include Nutrient-Dense Foods: Add leafy greens, organ meats, and eggs to boost vitamin intake.
Monitor Mental Symptoms: If brain fog persists, consider cycling carbs or reassessing the diet plan.
With proper support, keto-related brain fog is usually temporary and reversible.
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Unpacking Brain Fog On Keto Diet: How Biomarkers and Testing Reveal the Truth
Explore causes and personalized insights for brain fog on keto diet using advanced testing with Mito Health.
Written by
Mito Team
Why It Happens
Brain fog on a keto diet often occurs during the initial adaptation phase or when key nutrients are lacking. While keto aims to enhance mental clarity through fat metabolism, the transition can temporarily impair brain function.
Electrolyte Imbalance: Reductions in sodium, potassium, and magnesium disrupt neuron communication.
Low Glucose Availability: The brain may struggle to shift from glucose to ketones, leading to sluggish thinking.
Dehydration: Increased fluid loss in ketosis can impair cognitive performance.
Insufficient Calories: Under-eating can deprive the brain of needed energy.
Vitamin Deficiencies: A poorly planned keto diet may lack B vitamins essential for mental clarity.
How to Manage
Replenish Electrolytes: Add magnesium, sodium, and potassium through food or supplements.
Ease Into Ketosis: Gradually reduce carbs to allow smoother metabolic adaptation.
Stay Hydrated: Drink ample water, especially early in the diet shift.
Include Nutrient-Dense Foods: Add leafy greens, organ meats, and eggs to boost vitamin intake.
Monitor Mental Symptoms: If brain fog persists, consider cycling carbs or reassessing the diet plan.
With proper support, keto-related brain fog is usually temporary and reversible.
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Methylmalonic Acid: Measures the level of methylmalonic acid in the urine to help diagnose a vitamin B12 deficiency
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Unpacking Brain Fog On Keto Diet: How Biomarkers and Testing Reveal the Truth
Explore causes and personalized insights for brain fog on keto diet using advanced testing with Mito Health.
Written by
Mito Team
Why It Happens
Brain fog on a keto diet often occurs during the initial adaptation phase or when key nutrients are lacking. While keto aims to enhance mental clarity through fat metabolism, the transition can temporarily impair brain function.
Electrolyte Imbalance: Reductions in sodium, potassium, and magnesium disrupt neuron communication.
Low Glucose Availability: The brain may struggle to shift from glucose to ketones, leading to sluggish thinking.
Dehydration: Increased fluid loss in ketosis can impair cognitive performance.
Insufficient Calories: Under-eating can deprive the brain of needed energy.
Vitamin Deficiencies: A poorly planned keto diet may lack B vitamins essential for mental clarity.
How to Manage
Replenish Electrolytes: Add magnesium, sodium, and potassium through food or supplements.
Ease Into Ketosis: Gradually reduce carbs to allow smoother metabolic adaptation.
Stay Hydrated: Drink ample water, especially early in the diet shift.
Include Nutrient-Dense Foods: Add leafy greens, organ meats, and eggs to boost vitamin intake.
Monitor Mental Symptoms: If brain fog persists, consider cycling carbs or reassessing the diet plan.
With proper support, keto-related brain fog is usually temporary and reversible.
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DEXA Scan: Evaluates body composition and screening of bone density (Available only in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose, Orange County, Dallas, Austin & Seattle)
Methylmalonic Acid: Measures the level of methylmalonic acid in the urine to help diagnose a vitamin B12 deficiency
Lyme Disease Test: Testing for possible Lyme Disease in those with suspicious symptoms
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Upload past labs and monitor your progress over time
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Access to advanced diagnostics at discounted rates for members
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Bundle options:
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or 4 interest-free payments of $87.25*
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or 4 interest-free payments of $167*
Pricing for members in NY, NJ & RI may vary.
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100+ biomarkers - Test at 2,000+ labs nationwide
In-depth health insights & action plan
Expert designed recommendations across exercise, nutrition, and supplements
1:1 Consultation
Meet with your dedicated care team to review your results and define next steps
Lifetime health record tracking
Upload past labs and monitor your progress over time
Biological age analysis
See how your body is aging and what’s driving it
Order add-on tests and scans anytime
Access to advanced diagnostics at discounted rates for members
Concierge-level care, made accessible.
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Codeveloped with experts at MIT & Stanford
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Billed annually - cancel anytime
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