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Palpitations

I did a 6 day fast for my first fast ever and I did like it.... but near the 5th and 6th day I developed palpitations which were hella scary so I had to end it. I’m pretty sure i wasn’t supplementing right but I have gotten back to normal over the last few days.

Answer

It’s good you stopped. And even better you’re evaluating what went wrong. Depending on your medical history, you should check with your doctor about any underlying causes just in case

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Otherwise, yes, if you’re low on electrolytes then heart palpitations can start. And in my experience, it’s hard to rebalance electrolytes during a fast once they go too far one way or the other so I’ll always advise to stop at that point and regroup before trying again