SkedMedz
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I have the sticks that measure both levels. On the ketone level, there are differing colors, that represent differing levels of active Ketones(I guess). It reads from light brown-dark brown. Light brown being negative, and the darkest shade of brown being "Large". It is measured in mg/dl(whatever that means). "Trace" amounts of Ketones would be 5mgs/dl. "Small" amounts would be 15mgs/dl. "Moderate" amounts is 40mgs/dl. And "LARGE" amounts would range anywhere from 80-160mgs/dl. My questions is: What range do I want to fall in? I wasn't expecting to have to fall into a range. I just figured I was either in Ketosis or I wasn't, ya know?!
Right now I am measuring out at 15mgs/dl, which according to the stick reresents only "moderate" levels of Ketones. I am drinking a TON of water, and have been low-carbing for 6 days now, so there is NO WAY that I am NOT in Ketosis. I just kindof expected to be in the "large" range I guess. I read that drinking tons of H2O will give a false reading with this test, so maybe that's why. Any theories, explainations, or suggestions? Thanks
Right now I am measuring out at 15mgs/dl, which according to the stick reresents only "moderate" levels of Ketones. I am drinking a TON of water, and have been low-carbing for 6 days now, so there is NO WAY that I am NOT in Ketosis. I just kindof expected to be in the "large" range I guess. I read that drinking tons of H2O will give a false reading with this test, so maybe that's why. Any theories, explainations, or suggestions? Thanks