What Are Ketones & How Long Does It Take to Get into Ketosis?
The Ketogenic Diet Remains as One of the Top Googled Diets, Accompanied by Pictures of Bacon-Weave Bread Topped with a Serious Helping of Extra Fat That's...
The ketogenic diet remains as one of the top Googled diets, accompanied by pictures of bacon-weave bread topped with a serious helping of extra fat that's advertised as weight-loss food. But do you really know what ketosis is? How does it occur, and how does it aid fat loss? We investigate the facts on the fat-burning diet that everyone's talking about.
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What are the benefits of being in ketosis?
What are Ketones?
Ketones, or ketone bodies, are formed when fats and fatty acids are utilised as the main fuel source. This can be from stored fats or fat in the diet when there isn't enough energy being provided from carbohydrates.
Ketone bodies can accumulate in the body. High levels of ketones are toxic and can lead to a condition known as ketoacidosis.
There are tests for ketones that can be carried out. One is to use a blood glucose meter, which is able to test for ketones as well as glucose levels. You can also use urine tests.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
