So in the past few days I have started trying to make the transition from paleo (which I was still following low carb) to the Keto diet at the advice of a friend. I take in <20 net carbs daily and have increased my fat intake. Yesterday I was showing .5 and then 1.5 on the test strips and today I was at 4.0 moderate. Does this mean that I am in ketosis or will it still probably take more time to be Keto adapted? Thanks in advance!
How long for Ketosis?
Keigan
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Given your paleo consumption you are probably in ketosis and over the next 36 to 48 hours your brain will adapt to using ketones as fuel.
From there it is a matter of your body remaining in ketosis to convert fat to ketones for energy.
Welcome! Enjoy the adventure.
Overall it is about 4 days:
- 8 hours to empty the stomach
- 8 to 24 hours to empty the liver of stores
- 24 to 48 hours for your body to increase ketone levels
- 48 to 96 hours for the brain to bring in 75% of its fuel required from ketones, your body will use protein to make glucose for the remaining 25% fuel required
After that you are on the path of ketosis and being fat adapted, then it is a matter of your body upping the ketones levels to meet the demands of the muscles for the next three weeks. After three weeks most muscles have stopped consuming ketones.