Ketostix

Size

50 Strips

Common Uses

Ketone is a substance which is usually not harmful, when found in small amounts in the urine. Ketones are generated by the metabolism of fat as an energy source when dieting. Reagent strips measure the ketone levels in the urine, as an evaluation of fat metabolism. As well as this, if you have diabetes, you may produce ketones in your urine, whether you have type 1 or II diabetes. A person with type 1 diabetes is more likely to spill ketones in the urine, as they are more likely to burn too much fat. If you are diabetic and are burning too much fat, you may produce a lot of ketones and your diabetes may be out of control. If this is the case, please seek immediate advice from your health care professional.

Suggested Dosage

When on a Ketogenic Fat Loss System, you need to ensure you are not eating too many carbohydrate rich foods, so you should test your urine ketones twice a day (i.e. before breakfast and before the evening meal) Ketone levels must be maintained between 'trace' and 'small' (0.5 - 1.5 mmol/l) If your ketone levels are greater than 4 (i.e., large) you may need to increase your carbohydrates slightly or reduce the amount of exercise you are doing. If you are not producing Ketones, you are probably eating too much carbohydrate food or you may need to do more exercise. Caution. If Ketone bodies reach levels above 4 mmol/l (I.e., high) you may not be eating enough. This can cause electrolyte imbalances and changes in pH (" ketoacidosis"). This can be damaging as it leads to muscle loss. Always drink lots of water and increase the carbohydrate until the Ketones are reduced to 0.5-1.5 mmol/l (i.e., trace to small)

Health Information

Ketone bodies are by-products of the body breaking down fat reserves, when inadequate liver stores of glycogen are present. As these are toxic in large amounts to tissues, the body excretes ketones through the urine. Because of the toxic nature of extended ketosis (releasing large amounts of ketones over an extended period of time), levels of excreted ketones must be monitored daily. When a fat loss diet is being followed correctly the ketone levels should register in the 'trace to small' range on the Ketostix colour scale. By staying within this range or, 'in the pink', one is able to visibly monitor the by-products from burning fat, which is a great motivational factor for fat loss.

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of children. For testing urinary Ketone levels only. Important: Read enclosed directions. Store at temperatures between 15-30C and out of direct sunlight. Do not store in a refrigerator. Use within 6 months after first opening. Do not remove desiccant from bottle. Replace cap immediately and tightly.