Noticed something about keytones test strips

(Cynthia Anderson) #1

Negative stays negative. Trace and above turns lavender overnight.

(Stacy Blanchard) #2

Weird. I have had no success with urine test. I’m thinking of ordering a breath one that is new. I wouldn’t even bother but I’m trying to see if I can manage my daughter’s epilepsy with ketones.

(Cynthia Anderson) #3

I think that’s an excellent idea. Keto was first used by a Dr to treat epilepsy in children.

(Allie) #4

And negative pregnancy tests turn positive when left overnight too, they’re false readings too. The sticks specify to be read at 60 seconds for a reason.

(Cynthia Anderson) #5

I didn’t know that about pregnancy tests.

I’m only using them to see if I’m making keytones. I have trouble telling Trace and negative apart.

Therefore my post and my observation. Negative won’t change overnight. Trace and above will.

#6

It only matters what they turn within the first 60 seconds. After that, it’s completely meaningless.

(Allie) #7

Sorry but this is not how they work, and tbh pee sticks are really not a helpful tool for determining ketosis.