HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE IN KETOSIS?

It is possible to measureketosis by analyzing urine, blood or breath samples.

But there are also symptoms that let us know we are in ketosis: dry mouth, thirst, frequent urination.

Dry mouth and increased thirst. Unless you drink enough water and get enough electrolytes like sodium, you may experience dry mouth. Try a cup or two of broth a day, plus as much water as needed. You may also experience a metallic taste in your mouth.

Increased urination: A ketone body, acetoacetate, may end up in the urine. This makes ketosis testing with urine dipsticks possible.

Also, at least at first, you may find yourself wanting to go to the bathroom more frequently. This may be the main cause of increased thirst (above).

Ketone breath: This is due to a ketone body called acetone escaping through our breath. It can cause a person's breath to smell "fruity" or similar to nail polish remover. This odor can also sometimes come from sweat during exercise. It is often temporary.

There are other signs that also indicate that we are in ketosis:

·Reduced hunger: Many people experience a marked reduction in hunger on a ketogenic diet.
In fact, many people feel good when they eat only once or twice a day and may automatically end up engaging in a form of intermittent fasting. This saves time and money while speeding up weight loss.

Increased energy: After a few days of fatigue (the "keto flu"), many people experience a marked increase in energy levels. This can also be experienced as clear thinking, a lack of brain fog, or even a feeling of euphoria.

And you, have you had them?