Are You in Ketosis? 4 Simple Steps to Measuring If You Are
4,526 views · Published 19 October 2018 · 6:26 · Indexed 25 September 2026
Channel: DavidPerlmutterMD · 2018 · Science & Technology
We've talked a lot about the benefits of being in ketosis lately, but how do you determine if you are? Science has given us a number of methods for doing so, including breath tests, urine tests, and blood tests. To be certain, each has their own advantages and disadvantages, but I tend to fall on the side of advocating for blood-based testing, which measures your level of the chemical beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). What's great about this blood testing means is that it's incredibly simple. To prove it, I picked up this kit on Amazon (https://amzn.to/2S1Zsdi), and am going to show you how to use it in today's video! ------------------------------- For more from Dr. Perlmutter, visit his website: http://drperlmutter.com Follow Dr. Perlmutter for more updates on: Facebook - http://facebook.com/davidperlmuttermd Twitter - https://twitter.com/DavidPerlmutter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/
