When starting a keto diet, pretty much everyone gets focused on their ketone levels. It makes sense. They are concrete measurements of progress and most of us are goal-oriented. But we can’t tell you how many people we’ve spoken to who wanted to give up because they weren’t where they thought they “should be” early on. So, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Instead, let’s explore ketone levels for ketosis with an eye on learning what they are and what they mean, so you can understand what optimal levels are based on your goals. But first, a brief PSA: the following information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice, nor does it apply if you have type 1 diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes or other serious medical conditions, you should work with your healthcare provider to determine your goals and ideal diet. Understanding Ketone Levels Glucose and Ketone control solutions ( NOTE: control ranges are printed on the meter kit box. Keep the box for reference.) Does exercise affect ketone levels? Yes, but the effects differ from one person to the next. Still, generally speaking, anaerobic exercise (usually short duration and high intensity, like heavy weight training, sprinting, or jumping) will decrease circulating ketones, cause blood glucose to go up slightly, and cause ketones to temporarily go down. With aerobic exercises, such as swimming, walking, jogging, and cycling, you’ll generally notice an increase in circulating ketones. Does this mean you do not want to do anaerobic exercise while on a ketogenic diet? Absolutely not! Watching your ketone levels will help you understand how your body responds to various foods and activities, and knowing how your body responds will help you adjust your nutrition and food choices to properly fuel your body and maintain optimal ketone levels. A Word of Warning The GK+ Keto-Mojo meter takes the guesswork out of ketosis and helps you dial in your ketogenic diet. It's an essential tool for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet for weight loss, diabetes, general health benefits, or therapeutic purposes. High speed super-sip patented technology eliminates fill issues which can lead to inconsistent or inaccurate results.

Glucose and Ketone control solutions ( Note: control ranges are printed on the box. Keep the box for reference.) High-speed super-sip patented technology eliminates fill issues which can lead to inconsistent or inaccurate results.This kit will take the guesswork out of ketosis so you can manage your ketogenic diet with success and get results. So, how do you know what ketone level to aim for? It depends upon your goals. The optimal ketone level will be different if your goal is to lose weight than it is if you want to prevent illness, improve mental clarity, or become more physically fit. That’s why it’s helpful to reference a ketone levels chart. View our Ketone Zone Chart below.

Bluetooth 4.2 technology provides connectivity to the FREE Keto-Mojo MyMojoHealth app (compatible with iOS version 12.0 and above, and Android version 8 and later). View different graphs of your readings, with highs and lows for each day and your average over various time periods. With MyMojoHealth, you can also securely share your readings with your healthcare provider. Learn more here. This NEXT GENERATION GK+ meter includes state-of-the-art technology with Bluetooth functionality that allows you to sync with the FREE Keto-Mojo MyMojoHealth app on your smartphone. With our Beginners Guide to keto, you’ll find everything you need to ease into the rewarding world of keto, organized by what we think you’ll want to know first.Unlimited storage ensures you never have to worry about upgrading capacity or losing heritage data. Bluetooth 4.2 technology provides connectivity to the Keto-Mojo MyMojoHealth app (compatible with iOS version 12.0 and above, and Android version 8 and later).

It's an essential tool for anyone following a keto or ketogenic diet for weight loss, diabetes, general health benefits, or therapeutic purposes. Dial in your ketogenic diet by accurately measuring your level of ketosis. So what level of ketones indicates ketosis? When discussing ketone levels/levels of ketosis, keto experts often cite The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living and The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance, by Stephen Phinney, MD, PhD and Jeff Volek, PhD, RD. They suggest nutritional ketosis begins at molecular concentration levels of 0.5 mmol/L. That means that the minute you cross that 0.5 threshold, you’re “in ketosis.” From there, nutritional ketosis is considered “light” through 1.0 mmol/L (light is still good!), then becomes “optimal” in the 1.0 mmol/L through 3.0 mmol/L range. But if you look at the graph below, there is nuance within these ketone zones.

What Should Your Ketone Level Be?