Why do you need to test to see if you are in ketosis? Sometimes it may be hard to tell if you are in ketosis. These tests measure ketone levels in your urine. Under normal conditions, your body burns glucose (sugar) for energy. When you are in ketosis you have switched to burning fat for energy instead. This process produces a substance called ketones, which can show up in your blood and urine.

So why use the tests? To stay in ketosis mode using the keto diet can be tough to maintain. It can be very useful to monitor your ketone levels to make sure your are at a proper level. You can use the results to dial in your diet and achieve greater results with the keto diet.

You will also see how fast and the level of ketosis you are in. Gaining a understanding of how your body is functioning in ketosis.

You may even develop a sense around what you are eating and the routines that lead to a given ketone level. The test’s below can be helpful in tracking and giving you reliable data.

Ketone Test Strips-

There are 150 test strips in this package and they work well and are a great price.

Blood Testing-

Testing the blood for ketones is the most accurate way to measure them. These measure the BHB ketone, the most predominant in the body. These meters also measure glucose in the blood.

These are the re-fill strips for the above ketone blood testing kit.