Ketostix - Urine Test Strips for Ketone Detection

Ketostix are reagent strips used for urinalysis to detect the presence and concentration of ketones in the urine, commonly used in ketogenic diet monitoring.

Ketostix FAQ

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What is Ketostix & how does it work?

Ketostix is a product that is used for ketone detection. It detects ketones from your urine and is an alternative to testing your blood. Similar to Ascencia Diabetes Care’s Diastix , Ketostix changes colour depending on the level of ketones found in your urine. Colours range from a beige to deep purple to display level of ketones in your urine.

What are ketosis strips?

Ketosis strips are small slips of paper which measure the amount of ketone in your urine. Ketosis urine strips use a color coding system to indicate the level of ketones in your urine. High levels of ketones in urine indicate high amounts of fats in the urine, which indicates that the keto diet is having its desired effect.

Where can I buy Ketostix reagent strips?

Ketostix reagent strips for detection of ketones in urine come in packs of 50 and are available at pharmacies or online. What's new on the forum? What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum) Low-carb Diet Forum Palpitations and high blood glucose. Ask A Question Giving up coffee??? Type 2 Diabetes Type 2s: What have you eaten today? Type 2 Diabetes

How do keto test strips work?

And How To Use Them Ketone test strips are made from a type of paper that changes color as it reacts with your urine. They measure acetoacetate (AcAc), the second most abundant ketone which your body excretes through urine. Urine testing is non-invasive and the most convenient ketosis testing method that provides results in seconds.

How do I know if I have ketosis?

After this, prick your finger to draw some blood (don’t worry, it’s just a small drop like a standard blood glucose test). Put the blood on the ketone strip and check the results. This technique is simple, and as previously mentioned, levels of ketones in the blood give a more reliable indicator of ketosis than urine levels.