What is the best way to measure ketones | Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

The ketogenic diet elicits ketosis to varying degrees, and assessing circulating ketone levels is important. Ketones can be measured in blood, breath, or urine, with the most suitable approach depending on several factors. For example, measurements in urine are often preferable for children since they avoid painful finger sticks. On the other hand, for people interested in fat loss, breath acetone is a non-invasive tool for estimating fat loss. Dr. D'Agostino describes how he uses the Glucose Ketone Index – a single value biomarker representing the glucose-to-ketone ratio in the blood. In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino outlines the advantages and disadvantages of various ways of quantifying ketosis.

Interview published on April 28, 2022

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