Why Measure Ketones With Blood?
If you're looking for an accurate way to know if your body is in a state of ketosis, blood is by far the most reliable and precise way to measure. The reason lies in how your body is actually using the ketones. Measuring your blood ketones (beta-hydroxy utyrate) can provide a quantifiable way to assess your level of adherence, and your body's response to the ketogenic diet. In order to follow the ketogenic diet properly, it’s critical that you know if you are in ketosis or not. Knowing the difference will determine if you are applying the ketogenic diet correctly (if you are in ketosis), or simply eating a low carbohydrate diet. Being in a state of ketosis is where most of the benefits of the ketogenic diet occur.