Do you think that testing for Keaton bodies is a good method for assessing a diet ?

Answer 1

Ketones are acidic by-products of fat metabolism that can cause serious problems when they become excessive in the blood. Ketosis alters the pH balance, causing metabolic acidosis to devlop. Ketonuria is a process that begins when ketone bodies are excreted in the urine. During this process, electrolytes become depleted as cations are eliminated along with the anionic ketones in an attempt to maintain electrical neutrality. Ketones are important in your electrolyte balance and are involved with hyperglycemia. If your a diabetic, it would be important to test for ketone bodies because diabetic ketoacidosis can occur which can result in diabetic coma.