Ketones in urine—new to keto

[lcarter]

Hi guys!

Just wondered, I’m on day 3 of trying to lower my carbs to keto level (20g or under)

Does this test result mean I’m in ketosis does anyone know?

Thanks

 

[Member496333]

Yes it does but be aware urine strips are not particularly accurate and the level in your pee can drop off a cliff after your body becomes more efficient at using ketones for fuel. They’re a good indicator for a first test but if you intend to monitor long term then you’ll need a blood ketone meter. I have one but no longer buy strips for the simple reason that if I wasn’t in ketosis I’d be dead by now.

 

[lcarter]

Yes it does but be aware urine strips are not particularly accurate and the level in your pee can drop off a cliff after your body becomes more efficient at using ketones for fuel. They’re a good indicator for a first test but if you intend to monitor long term then you’ll need a blood ketone meter. I have one but no longer buy strips for the simple reason that if I wasn’t in ketosis I’d be dead by now.

I have a blood ketone machine I just need testing strips. I have some but they are out of date. So it’s good to be in this state? I’m still wary of having ketones in my blood or urine.

 

[Member496333]

Moderate level of ketones in the blood is fine so long as glucose is normal. Don’t go chasing numbers. Nutritional ketosis is perfectly safe in and of itself but there are circumstances where it can become dangerous when accompanied by hyperglycaemia or with certain drug interactions. User beware.

 

[LaoDan]

I think that may go down once your body starts to actually burn the ketones. May turn into keto breath. My experience anyway.