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Dizziness & the shakes whilst fasting?

I'm 68 hours into water fasting and am dizzy and shaky. I feel good other than that. Has anyone else had this?

Answer

I am not a doctor, but that sounds like hypoglycemia and potentially orthostatic hypotension. Most guidance is to quit and refeeed.

If you want to fast again later consider supplementing with sodium, potassium and magnesium.