Ketonix Ranges

#1

I have recently noticed a big jump in my Ketonix readings. I have the new one which has different values from previous models - see below.

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I had been hovering around the teens and got really excited when I would get the odd spike into the 20s. Then in the last week or so - BOOM - 30s, 40s and even a few 50s. Whaaaaaaaaat? I thought. Is this OK? Is more always better?

Well I just got an email back from Ketonix and it would seem that, yes, more is better. You have to get into the 1000 before you hit ketoacidosis! I was really confused because their manual mentions that 50 is a bit high and could mean you are slowing your metabolism. BUT, they sent me the following article which is very interesting and goes into things in more detail.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.21242/full

They also said this in their email…

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(Karen Fricke) #2

40s and 50s is where you want to be, 750+ is diabetic ketoacidosis, not nutritional ketosis.

#3

The article actually puts ketoacidosis at 1250.

(Karen Fricke) #4

The graph at the beginning and the discussion at the end say 75-1250, I was guesstimating off the graph to eliminate the keto seizure diet and the other non diabetic reasons for high ketones.

(L. Amber O'Hearn) #5

@daisy, where did you get that chart?

I have the Ketonix 2015 Red, and it gives only the native Ketonix units

Does anyone know what the PPM translations are for the Ketonix 2015 models?

(L. Amber O'Hearn) #6

Oh, I see! It’s in the manual. Got it.

#7

Also, you can always email them with questions - they are super helpful.