
Is the fast broken and will it help with headache?
I’m doing a 4-day water fast and am currently 48 hours in. I’ve started experiencing a bit stronger headaches, so I read the FAQs on this sub and some other posts. From what I understand, it could be related to electrolyte imbalances.
I live in Germany, and all the shops are closed at this hour. The only electrolytes I had at home were oral rehydration salts (ORS) intended for diarrhea, which contain some glucose (around 80 calories per serving).
I have two questions:
- Will taking these ORS help relieve my headache?
- Have I broken my fast by consuming those calories? If so, does it still make sense to continue fasting?