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Old Fri, Sep-29-17, 00:13
NorthQueen NorthQueen is offline
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Plan: Atkins
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I googled 'dark urine on low carb diet' it brought me to a link for this site.
I'm in my 60s started my diet 4 days ago and have already lost some pounds.
It's really nice to find a group dedicated to the diet.
I've had a couple of concerns tho. one is the dark urine, it lightens and darkens during the day, the other is bloating in my midsection.
I'm looking forward to dieting with all of you.
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Old Fri, Sep-29-17, 04:44
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JEY100 JEY100 is online now
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169 Female 5' 9"
BF:45%/28%/25%
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Welcome NorthQueen,

Your side effects of darker urine and the bloating maybe from constipation, both can be due to dehydration.

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The reason for this is that carbohydrate-rich foods may increase water retention in your body. When you stop eating high-carb foods you’ll lose excess water through your kidneys. This can result in dehydration and a lack of salt during the first week, before the body has adapted, resulting in the symptoms above. You can minimize the induction flu by drinking more fluids and by temporarily increasing your salt intake. A good option is to drink a cup of bouillon/broth one or two times a day. This usually keeps the induction flu minor or even non-existant. Alternatively, drink a few extra glasses of water and put more salt on your food.
Check all the potential side effects in that section here: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb

Drink more water, salt your foods, and use the broth as described.
All the best,
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