Ketone Testers

How do you know if your in ketosis? Check your ketone levels! 

Blood Meter:

Pros

  • Most accurate way to measure ketosis in mmol/L (mM)
  • Measures the predominant ketone in the body, rather than acetoacetate or acetone

Cons

  • You need a handheld device and test strips, which can be expensive relative to other techniques
  • You have to take a finger prick blood sample which can be bothersome and invasive at first until you get used to it

Breathalyzer:

Pros

  • After purchasing the device, it’s free each time you test

Cons

  • You need a handheld device
  • Less accurate than blood mete:r

Urine Testing:

Pros

  • Relatively inexpensive
  • Non-invasive (No Needles)

Cons

  • Less accurate than blood
  • Over time the body adapts to excrete fewer ketones in the urine