Keto Heart Palpitations: Evidence and Emergency Signs
Palpitations can occur after starting a ketogenic diet, but their cause cannot be determined from the diet alone. Early fluid and electrolyte changes are plausible contributors; evidence that they explain most cases is limited. An observational study linked lower carbohydrate intake with atrial fibrillation without testing ketogenic diets or proving cause. Learn which symptoms need emergency care and what to discuss with a clinician.