Electrolytes on Carnivore: The One Thing Most People Get Wrong

The fastest way to make carnivore feel terrible is to ignore salt. Men cut carbs, drop water, lose sodium, then blame the diet when the headache, cramps, and dead legs show up.

The First Fix Is Usually Salt

When carbs come down, insulin drops, and the body dumps water. Sodium goes with it. That is why the first week can feel like the flu if you try to white-knuckle it.

• Salt your food like you mean it.
• Use mineral water or electrolytes if training volume is high.
• Watch cramps, dizziness, sleep disruption, and flat workouts.

Do Not Overcomplicate It

You do not need a cabinet full of powders. Start with salt and water. If you are sweating, training, using cold exposure, or eating very low carb, you may need more than the average desk-bound advice suggests.

What Good Feels Like

Good electrolytes are boring. Fewer headaches. Better pumps. Less nighttime calf nonsense. More stable energy. If the plan suddenly feels impossible, check salt before you invent a new diagnosis.

Carnivore is already restrictive. Do not make it weaker by under-salting the only food you decided to keep.

About the Author: Cam Cordin coaches men in Boynton Beach, FL and online worldwide. Author of Savage Chill: Die to Live.