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I've been on the keto diet for several years and one aspect of that is that you have to pay a little more attention to your sodium intake than you do otherwise,
by Zelphyr 6y ago
I've been on the keto diet for several years and one aspect of that is that you have to pay a little more attention to your sodium intake than you do otherwise, for various reasons I won't get into here. Suffice it to say, about two years into it I thought I was getting enough. I added salt to my meals, etc...
However, one day I noticed I had been getting REALLY anxious for no apparent reason. I have a history with panic and anxiety and have seen a therapist for it so I was able to sort-of detach and observe it, but it was still odd that it happened the way it did. Often, the causes of panic and anxiety aren't readily apparent and will only become so days or weeks later, but this felt different in a way I can't quite explain.
I decided to get some over-the-counter salt tablets to see if that might help. It was the craziest thing. The second that tablet touched my tongue, it tasted soooo good. Not at all what I was expecting! Within about 2-3 days of taking that supplement my anxiety went away almost completely. Now, interestingly, when I take the salt tablet, it is pretty bitter and almost overwhelming. Clearly my body was in need at the time.