Why Low-Carb Diets Increase Electrolyte Needs
When you cut carbs, your body rapidly sheds water. This happens because carbohydrates bind to water in the body—specifically, for every 1 gram of carbs stored as glycogen, the body retains about 4 grams of water (as noted by Huberman Lab). Without carbs to hold onto water, your body flushes it out, taking vital electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium along with it.
This is why many people experience symptoms of the so-called "Keto Flu"—headaches, fatigue, brain fog, muscle cramps, and dizziness. But Keto Flu isn’t an inevitable part of carb restriction; it’s just an electrolyte imbalance.Without actively replenishing these lost minerals, dehydration and performance decline set in fast. Maintaining optimal electrolyte levels is crucial for sustaining energy, preventing cramping, and avoiding that drained, sluggish feeling many people experience when transitioning to low-carb or fasting.
How ION Electrolytes Supports Fasting & Autophagy
Prevents Sluggishness & Maintains Energy Levels
When fasting, your body isn’t taking in calories, but that doesn’t mean energy levels have to crash. ION Electrolytes helps sustain stable energy by replenishing sodium, potassium, and magnesium—critical electrolytes that regulate nerve function, muscle contractions, and hydration. Without these, fasting can quickly lead to fatigue, dizziness, and brain fog. By maintaining proper electrolyte balance, ION ensures you stay sharp, hydrated, and energized, whether you're intermittent fasting or doing an extended water fast.
Supports Autophagy & Stem Cell Production
Fasting activates autophagy—your body’s natural cellular cleanup process—removing damaged cells and regenerating healthier ones. ION Electrolytes takes this to the next level with its proprietary B-complex, which has been designed to:
Boost natural stem cell production for enhanced recovery and longevity
Accelerate cell turnover to optimize detoxification and repair
Increase metabolic efficiency, ensuring your body runs smoothly even in a fasted state
Unlike sugar-laden electrolyte drinks that break your fast, ION Electrolytes is 100% fasting-friendly, supporting hydration, cognitive function, and cellular health—without spiking insulin or disrupting autophagy.
Zero sugar, zero fillers, meaning no fast-breaking ingredients.
