Electrolytes and Intermittent Fasting: Why They Matter More Than You Think

Many people who struggle with intermittent fasting — the dizziness, the crashes, the unexpected hunger, the headaches — aren't actually struggling with fasting. They're struggling with electrolyte depletion. This is one of the most commonly overlooked factors in fasting, and fixing it can transform a miserable fasting experience into an easy one almost overnight. Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge — primarily sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride. They regulate everything from muscle contractions and nerve signals to fluid…