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Racing heart and some palpitation (irregular) in the first few days of the atkins. i'm 16 year old girl who has anxiety.why is this happening?takingmg

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Side effect: Of the Atkins, low carb ketogenic diet is excess production of aldosterone which then promotes salt absorption and potassium excretion through the kidneys. The resulting low potassium levels can cause arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm).

Answered 2/12/2015

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