Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Okay, remember me asking you to explain what ketones were, when you said that the dr said yours were a little high? Well, I was reading some info on La Leche League's website and came across this in FAQ about whether or not low-carb diets are safe for breastfeeding mothers. Totally unrelated to why you were being checked, but I'm pretty positive it is referring to the same thing! I now complete understand what ketones are!!! -AmyR " Some encourage dieters check for ketosis by using special urine test strips. Ketosis occurs when the body burns fat instead of glucose for energy, and is marked by the presence of ketones in the urine. Ketones are any of three toxic, acidic chemicals (acetone, acetoacetate, and beta-hydroxybutyrate) that build up in the bloodstream. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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