Does cutting carbs cause headaches?

Do you get headaches, leg cramps, constipation or any of the other more common side effects? Use the information on this page to avoid them – and feel great while losing weight. The main solution to most common problems when starting low carb is to increase the intake of water and salt. read more

Reducing carb intake can help you lose weight. Burning Carbs to Burning Fat. The body needs a minimum of 45-100 Carb Grams per day depending on body structure, activity and age. Use this Carb Calculator to determine how many carbs you need each day. You will vary the grams in order to lose weight effortlessly while allowing for a bit of carbs in the diet. read more

Drastically eliminating carbs from your diet could result in headaches. Photo Credit: Dustin Hardin/iStock/Getty Images Carbs provide more than half the calories for most Americans, mostly from grain products, starchy vegetables and sugar. read more

This period is called carbohydrate withdrawal and can result in intense carbohydrate cravings and headaches. Easing the Transition. The transition from a high-carb to a no-carb diet requires big changes in the way your body operates. Some people find it easier to gradually reduce their carbohydrate intake until they reach their desired carb target. Others prefer a drastic approach, making the switch to fat-burning more rapidly. read more