Staying hydrated while fasting is critical. This requires both adequate water and adequate minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Without proper hydration, you will likely have more anxiety, cravings and irritability. You may also feel more tired, dizzy, and potentially constipated while fasting. Fasting, Insulin and Electrolytes Higher insulin causes the body to retain sodium and water. This is why insulin resistance is associated with swelling, water retention and high blood pressure. When you fast, your insulin levels go down and you excrete more sodium, water and electrolytes through your urine. If you don’t replace the water and electrolytes, it causes a stress response in the body. When your body creates this stress response, it leads to higher levels of cortisol and higher blood sugar and then insulin begins to go up to bring the sugar into the cells. When this stress response occurs, it will lead to a reactive hypoglycemia which will cause cravings, fatigue, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, etc. This is by far the most common fasting mistake I see people making. Be sure to keep some water handy with a bit of sea salt in it to sip on throughout your fasting experience. In This Episode: In this video, I go over the #1 fasting mistake that, if you make this mistake, you will experience more fatigue and cravings and have a poor fasting experience. Main Topic: The Number One Fasting Mistake 04:34 The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting 09:26 Bonus Tips for Successful Fasting — > To listen to this podcast episode, comment “Podcast” and I will share the link or you can find the latest episode of the Dr Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast on Apple iTunes, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. #fasting #intermittentfasting #autophagy #heal #healthy #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #wellness #insulin #cravings #jockers #healthychoices #healthychoice #fastingtips #eathealthy #hydration #water #electrolytes