Dizziness: What should I do?

Question: I'm on the third day of the 5 Day Pouch Test and have followed the plan exactly. But I feel dizzy. Is this normal?

Answer: Great question!!! And kudos for following the plan so well. If you feel dizzy, like you are going to pass out, you probably need to increase your salt intake. As you progress through the pouch test you will experience a diuretic force that lowers your insulin and causes your kidneys to release retained fluid. It is a good thing to rid your kidneys of excess fluid but unfortunately you release sodium and potassium along with the excess fluid. This may lead to potassium deficit and a little dehydration. The lowered sodium along with the dehydration causes light-headedness. Increase your salt intake by adding regular table salt to your foods, eating a dill pickle or enjoying a cup of chicken or beef bouillon.