Ketostix, I need an opinion

[not2late]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

The most accurate test for ketones is a serum ketone test because the "serum" ketone comprises about 80% of your total ketone population. Frankly, I'm not crazy about getting my blood drawn for something I can figure out by being aware of physical signs.

Anyhow, if you do use the ketostix....you're better off using the "Chem 10" strips found in most medical clinics and hospitals. That strip also contains a test for "urine specific gravity", which will give you an idea of your degree of hydration. It also tests for glucose, protein, white blood cells etc. So that will give you an idea of how your kidneys are functioning as well.

[neutronnorman]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

Well, why did I open this can of worms? Seem like everybody is obsessed with their "p."
Maybe next time I'll post on poop and see the reaction I get!
Posting on this forum reminds me of bass fishing. Wonder what lure will recieve the most strikes.
Not2late, seriously, thanks for the information. I guess the best ketostix is a full length mirror after all. One good look into it nude will tell you if you are losing fat.

Cheez... a low fat, low protein vegitarian diet is beginning to look like a sane, favorable alternative after thnking about everybody dropping a little reagent stick into their urine and gazing at it, in various shades of light, to see what color it has changed, possibly many times per day....I wonder what a shrink would think about such behavior...

[pagliaccia]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

C'mon Norman, you know better than to give the Ketostix a lot of gravitas! How can you even look at your progress and doubt that you're experiencing success?

[IrishIrish]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

I think that it is important to note that Ketostix were not invented for the purpose of low carb monitoring of ketosis contrary to some individuals's assumptions. They were originally made to measure metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes, renal glycosuria or other glycogen retention and use diseases. Since the way we use Ketostix on Atkins is really and "off label" use, for the purpose of Atkins, any color change reflects ketosis and the color difference is due to how hydrated you are at the time you test.

[neutronnorman]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

C'mon Norman, you know better than to give the Ketostix a lot of gravitas! How can you even look at your progress and doubt that you're experiencing success?

I know, I just wanted to see what foods really through me out of ketosis, etc. You know I really don't follow the AD to the 'tee.'

Pagliaccia, want to discuss vectors for a while?

[ldyj]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

Ya think there might be a li'l obsessive/compulsive problem!!?

[neutronnorman]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

"...hydrated you are at the time you test..."

I think Georgiana would disagree on this statement. I think I would, too...

[neutronnorman]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

Ya think there might be a li'l obsessive/compulsive problem!!?

I'm considering, after joing this forum, electro-convulsive therapy...

[pagliaccia]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

I know, I just wanted to see what foods really through me out of ketosis, etc. You know I really don't follow the AD to the 'tee.'

Pagliaccia, want to discuss vectors for a while?

Haha, does that mean you consider yourself a pathogen?

[neutronnorman]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

Haha, does that mean you consider yourself a pathogen?

Pagliaccia, very cute, very cute. But really,

[Greeneggs&ham]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

Seems like everybody is obsessed with their "p." Maybe next time I'll post on poop and see the reaction I get!

Assuming the reaction is directly proportional to the volume of output in the respondents, I would guess that those who are following Atkins to a "T" are more likely to have an opinion on their "P" seeing as how a lot less comes out the back door these days. But that's just a guess -- in the end, it's probably a crapshoot.

[Elizellen]

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Posting on this forum reminds me of bass fishing. Wonder what lure will recieve the most strikes.

Is that why you post so many odd questions and statements, norman? Just trying to see who rises to the bait? It is hard to tell who is trawling and who is trolling nowadays

Sometimes these kind of posts draw supportive members away from giving support to others who really need answers.

[neutronnorman]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

assuming the reaction is directly proportional to the volume of output in the respondents, i would guess that those who are following atkins to a "t" are more likely to have an opinion on their "p" seeing as how a lot less comes out the back door these days. But that's just a guess -- in the end, it's probably a crapshoot.

o-g, i-c.

[neutronnorman]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

Is that why you post so many odd questions and statements, norman? Just trying to see who rises to the bait? It is hard to tell who is trawling and who is trolling nowadays

Sometimes these kind of posts draw supportive members away from giving support to others who really need answers.

No! I post because I do have questions and like to read the different angles and do learn quite a bit from the supportive members. I had a legitimate question about Ketostix and I never believed it would go this far.

What's the big deal anyway? A person restricts calories, exercises and overcomes their food addictions and presto! They lose weight. That's the nut and bolts of the process. No enigma there.

[not2late]

Re: Ketostix, I need an opinion

I think that it is important to note that Ketostix were not invented for the purpose of low carb monitoring of ketosis contrary to some individuals's assumptions. They were originally made to measure metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes, renal glycosuria or other glycogen retention and use diseases. Since the way we use Ketostix on Atkins is really and "off label" use, for the purpose of Atkins, any color change reflects ketosis and the color difference is due to how hydrated you are at the time you test.

That's correct. That's why you would be able to interpret the color change better if you have the other things on the stick, like the specific gravity, etc. It would be more meaningful.