Paleo Diet - Side Effects

Should you be on a Paleo Diet? Find out what the research shows. Table of Contents Paleo Diet - An Introduction SECTION I - The trouble begins Chapter # 1: Warning shots Chapter # 2: Behind the scenes Chapter # 3: How to ease these side effects SECTION II - Side effects that play along Chapter # 1: Weakness and Memory Loss Chapter # 2: The threat of Hypothyroidism Chapter # 3: Vitamin B-Complex Deficiency Chapter # 4: Calcium Deficiency Chapter # 5: Sodium Deficiency Chapter # 6: Bad Breath SECTION III - Effects on people with Medical conditions Chapter # 1: Effects on Type II diabetics Chapter # 2: Effects on Cardiovascular health Conclusion References The Trouble Begins Chapter # 1: Warning Shots As obvious, the Paleo diet cuts off a lot of carbohydrates and dairy products from one’s diet. When you start up with the Paleo diet, the first few weeks might be particularly hard on you. Many Paleo gurus brush this off by stating this as an adaption phase for your body, from a high-carb diet to a low one. Many people fall for this trap and continue with the diet plan but the reality is somewhat different; you will find out soon enough. The following are a list of side affects you may experience when starting out with the Paleo • Headache • Fatigue • Nausea • Lack of energy • Lack of concentration • Weakness • Light-headedness • Dizziness • Irritability • Constipation and/or diarrhea • Body aches • Cold sweats You might start experiencing them within the first 12 hours of dieting. These side effects may resolve within a few days or may last for up to 2 – 4 weeks in some extreme cases. Read about the pros and cons of the paleo diet that is so popular today.