Ketone Measurement

[mickigirl]

I bought Ketonestiks, and wondered which colour on the chart is the optimum for us on LT? I'm measuring second to highest - quite dark mauve. Is that what i should be? Or is that too high? Can anyone advise me?
Thanks!

 

[upsy-daisy]

If the sticks show any of the pink colours then you are in ketosis. If your stick is showing darker pink/purple it doesn't mean your ketosis is any stronger. But it shows that your ketones are less diluted which may mean you are a little dehydrated. Glugging your water will soon sort that out :-D

 

[skinnylove_88]

My ketosis measures around the middle of the scale most of the time but it has at times got darker or lighter. As Upsy-Daisy said, you are in ketosis no matter which shade you measure on the scale, but it just shows you what level of ketones are coming out in your urine. Being really dark purple doesn't mean you're in a "deeper" state of ketosis and burning more fat so don't be concerned about that - but I would agree with the suggestion to increase your water intake as a darker colour does suggest a higher concentration of ketones (you would be a lighter colour if they were a bit more diluted with extra water).