How to Eat Enough Potassium on Keto and Avoid Deficiency
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, the recommended daily potassium intake is between 2,600 mg for adult women and 3,400 mg for adult men. On a ketogenic diet, the body's natural shift can cause rapid fluid loss, leading to a significant drop in this essential mineral and triggering uncomfortable symptoms known as the 'keto flu'.