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
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