These ketone bodies are the preferred fuel of the heart, the outer part of the kidneys and can be used by most areas of the brain. Some unknowledgeable people have an absolute fit when they are told that ketosis produces acetones in the blood, since acetone is a common household solvent. The three substances known as ketone bodies are acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetone.
Ketones make the body run more efficiently and provide a backup fuel source for the brain. Ketones are not a poison, which is how most medical and nutritional experts often refer to them. Ketosis allows the body to function efficiently and live off fat when necessary. Ketosis is a normal physiologic state caused by very normal and healthy body functions contrary to the myths, distortions and lies published by the vegetarians and other high-carbohydrate diet supporters. and Amy & Brian's Coconut Water, and they are both gluten-free!Īctually.a blood sugar of nearly zero can and will kill you if you don't get it up to a normal level quickly! Your brain needs glucose and oxygen in order to function. I'm not sure if I have the same problem, but I too am ALWAYS thirsty.
Found a few articles relating to inability of celiacs to properly absorb enough water, but nothing as to how to alleviate it or resolve symptoms. I'm guessing that maybe my intestines are damaged and have a difficult time absorbing water, and that the glucose/sodium in the drinks aid in the absorption of liquids? I'd also like to note that I eat a healthy amount of salt. Gatorade and sugar drinks definitely help me, and make me feel rehydrated but they aren't exactly healthy as a primary beverage. Water doesn't seem to help at all - I can drink a ton and still feel thirsty, still feel dehydrated. I notice the same improvement, to a lesser extent, when drinking sugar drinks such as fruit juice, orange juice, or soda.
Dry skin disappears, i start getting tons of saliva in my mouth, eyes water again, and I don't feel as anxious. Drinking water does absolutely nothing to alleviate these symptoms, but I've noticed that if I drink Gatorade I feel quite a bit of improvement. Some of the worst symptoms I have that are related to Celiac are those suggesting minor dehydration.