Are ketones a healthy or an unhealthy sign?
Ketones in the urine can be a danger sign if your blood sugar is too high and insulin levels are too low. It can indicate acidosis, an abnormal condition usually occurring in people with out of control type 1 diabetes requiring immediate medical attention. Ketones can also occur because of other metabolic conditions. However, if you have ketones in your urine simply because of following an Atkins program, then it is actually a good sign. You are burning dietary fat or your excess fat stores. Contrary to the misinformation regarding ketones while low carbing, they do not cause acidosis even if you are a type 2 diabetic: this is true as long as your blood sugar is well controlled. The ability to use ketones as a source of energy for the body is programmed into our system for survival. Ketones are an alternate fuel source. The heart can use ketones for fuel under normal circumstances, as can the brain. Is a calorie always a calorie when trying to lose weight? For weight management, we hea
