Ketosis: What is the ideal blood ketone level for weight loss?

[@mattersofgray]

You really just helped me so so much. You just simplified ketosis and are now going to make my journey so much easier. Thank you

[@DrDanMaggs]

Kim Wall - Love this comment! Thanks Kim! :-)

[@geraldjoseph6821]

3:04 --Ketone levels 10:07-The importance of Protein

[@MarilynTalk]

Your videos help so much. I am usually at .8 and up to 1.2 and I am losing body fat. My a1c has gone down from 5.7 to 5.2 in two months. Feel great. I don't worry about the ketone number. I pay attention to keeping carbs very low and eating quality food. Just common sense.

[@is3ven]

Listened at 1.25x speed was perfect! Great content :)

[@LilithNoel]

Bless you

[@lisasasser7863]

What I am “chasing” is lower body fat percentage I feel my weight is fine. I’m 5’ 5 3/4” and 125 and 26.2 body fat and have plateaued with my body fat. Although that is down from 140lb and 39% BF when I started 2 years ago. I had dropped to 24% at one point and then back up to 26.2%. I’m not so focused on the numbers as I am the obvious cellulite all over my entire body. I walk regularly for exercise although I do have a knee injury right now and cannot do that. Do you have any suggestions for making my body burn the body fat more?

[@carlm7375]

1.5x is still understandable when in a rush

[@93FAB]

Thank you!!!!

[@rhdtv2002]

Damn thanks

[@polkcellar]

Thankyou for the most complete and common sense answers to my keto questions. I've had cancer, I am overweight, autoimmune thyroid, and have neurological issues. I had weight loss success before with keto but halted after hair loss around three months. I think I will have a better approach with your advice. At this point I am mostly seeking better health. Wish me luck.

[@laylamaria1457]

Thank you. This brings a lot of clarity!! ❤ I'm more conviced that a keto diet it's not "as much fat as you want" as I believed years ago, or "as much calories as you want". In my experience moderation and avoiding snacking have been a game changer.

[@MG-cd9ek]

New to keto. Done it before but not seriously. The keto community is sincerely brilliant so sweet patient and loaded with knowledge. Thanks to everyone!

[@jawadhazrat4349]

Thank you Dr. I also think it is counter productive to just keep increase your ketone by taking high amount of fat. I am in a low carb diet but I keep protein level at 0.8 - 1 grams/lean body mass, carbs under 20g also combine this with 24hr of solid food fasting ( Intake water + Black Coffee) one day per week (Saturday). During normal days I consume 1300-1500 cal. my maintenance level is 1780 cal. This method so far is working great! Exercise: 6k steps / day, 4 days low intensity weight lifting at home (heavy low rep = 8). I found this diet sustainable because of two main reasons. 1: I love meat & sea food. 2: I have digestion problem with Carbs so low carb diet reduced my problem by a lot. I have tried many different diet plan this is by most easier to follow.

[@shawncoe1]

This has helped me more than anything!! I've been chasing that higher ketone level thinking that was the answer better results. It's completely sabotaged my keto weight loss journey in the past. I've just started back and have a much greater ketone understanding!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@EenMooiGebaar]

How have you managed since?

[@clarkct4]

Thank you for this video is very very Good information. I’ve been on a keto diet for about 5 1/2 weeks and I’m losing weight effortlessly. I was starting to think that I needed to start focusing in on where my Keytone levels were. But after listening to your video I will just continue doing what I’m doing which is losing weight. Thanks again

[@starzthelimit3563]

My ketone levels are between 2 and 2.5 and I'm not seeing much weight loss but thanks to your video I just realized that it's because I am consuming too much fat and not burning enough stored fat. I resistance train also so I will up my protein and lower my fat intake. Thanks a million!! Hoping to see a drop in my ketone levels but not too low.

[@lisasummerlin3238]

Same here! Thx🙌 I was 2.9 today. First ever this high. I've been on Keto for 2 yrs. Mostly for health ( autoimmune issues) Hashimoto's is in remission. Lost 46 pounds and felt great, but I got off over the Holidays.😔 I jumped right back on and am feeling so much better. Glad to get a better understanding of the Ketone levels. Cutting back the butter and adding a little more protein. So thank again for sharing! Best wishes to all!

[@Dreq458]

​@@lisasummerlin3238How do you get it as high as 2.0? That's my goal, but my average blood ketone level is just a mere 1.2-1.3 after ~3 weeks.

[@sabatian1138]

VERY technically informative video. Thank you. I've been eating keto now for 70 days and I've lost 14 lbs. I am now at a weight that I wish to maintain. So, I adjusted my carbohydrate/protein/fat intakes to hault the weight loss, but maintain the other benefits of a keto diet. I've never chased keytone levels, although I do test via the blood a few times a week. My levels average about 0.5. I see it this way - I achieved my weight goal, and on a side note, my blood pressure is normal, glucose levels are good, typical joint pain is gone, and I feel great.

[@amierikke6225]

You’ve really cleared up some things for me! I’ve been eating a keto diet for 3 yrs, and can’t get the last 20-30 lbs off. I just bought a mojo meter and trying to use that to find out what is going on. I’m going to stop taking my early morning fasting glucose and ketones. I’m an RN, we always take a fasting early morning glucose for our patients, even knowing about the Dawn effect. Your video here is the clearest explanation I’ve found about protein, fats, carbs and ketones. Some common explanations out there were not making sense to me. Your advice to “chase what result you are after “ is VERY refreshing to say the least. Thank you.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Awesome. Yes, people get far too obsessed with the numbers and forget what’s important. Glad you liked the video. Do let me know you get on!

[@Willpower1213]

Is 86mg/dL normal after a meal specifically free dinner. I used my moms glucose meter she’s diabetic.

[@pamelak7924]

@@Willpower1213 yes

[@terryolay4613]

It's interesting that the only time I've been in ketosis is on my early morning blood ketone check with my keto mojo. I've never been in ketosis at any other time of the day.

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Now I have a better understanding of how to measure and maintain my ketone levels for better results. Great content!*

[@rhondaanthony12]

Just found your channel and I’m so excited. I’ve been so overwhelmed with all of the different information out there!! I feel like you really make it simple to understand!! I will continue to watch your videos... thank you so much!!

[@helipeek2736]

Blimey! Finally someone who makes this keto stuff accessible and sensible which has definitely lead to a 🤦‍♂️ moment, thank you 👍🏻

[@awesometulips9427]

Best video ever😅. Clearly explains how ketones work under different circumstances and how to choose what is better for your goals with a low carb diet. Love this doc 😂❤

[@benatalya]

I started this weight loss journey about 5 weeks ago. I was only consuming 100gr of carbs for a week, then 50 for another and finally Keto (20 g) a week for the last three weeks. I have lost a total of 8 lbs and feeling very energized. I have not measured my ketones and yes, sometimes I wish I could lose weight faster but I am also learning how to be patient. Not sure what my ketone level is but steady in my weight loss journey. You videos are so Informative. You keep everything very simple. Keep up the good work!

[@EenMooiGebaar]

Did it work for you?

[@tommullinerart]

I found that a 36-hour fast works well for myself to bring me back into ketosis when I hit a weight loss plateau and remain on the plateau for several days without results. Or more often, when I've kicked myself out of ketosis again. It's often difficult to know when one has transitioned into ketosis, except for the loss of appetite and less bloated feeling. But it isn't always obvious when you've had some carbs but don't know if you've overdone it or not. I've ordered a GKI monitor to help me understand and recognise the different states of being.

[@davidharle8794]

A very clear and well-reasoned explanation. You are so right, there is a keto community out there which seems to worship at the ketone shrine. You quite rightly stress the importance of identifying the goal before playing the game! Thank you for taking the time to explain this so clearly.

[@DoctorPiri]

I completely agree with you to focus on what you want to achieve and go for it rathern checking for ketone level and lose the sight for the target, this is what I will do because it works for me, excersise and eating right balance food and not junk food. Thank you for this

[@ch.ch186]

I never understood why people were encouraging the consumption of certain fats (ie MCT) and the benefits of it from a ketosis level point of view, until now. Thanks for shedding light. Subscribed.

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

dont know about those ketone levels... these strips show low ketone levels... but on OMAD keto I lost 32 pounds in 10 weeks...so I am happy....

[@tiramisu5901]

Thanks Dr.Maggs! I truly appreciated this video for the clarity and the content of information. I love the advice towards the end of the video to “chase the results you’re after”. I’ve been a T2 Diabetic for nearly 4 decades, and the last few years have been difficult. As I get older, I do find it harder to maintain my weight and overall health. One of my life purposes has been having QUALITY OF LIFE. My pursuit is better BS control and weight loss. I have CKD and last week I visited with my kidney specialist. She was impressed by my significant reduction in Creatinine levels & increased eGFR after 2 months of LC/IF. I agree with the moderate protein & moderate quality fats approach for the reasons you stated...it just seems more sensible to me. Plus, I feel great (also lost 24 lbs.). God bless!

[@juliejeanable]

Wow I feel like a light has just been switched on after 2 years of trying to understand the keto diet. Thank you so much.

[@princessag584]

This information makes so much sense! Sometimes you are losing inches even if the scale doesn’t always show a loss.

[@robstl314]

I've been testing my blood early in the morning. Usually was .5 - .7 ketones. After watching this video, I tested after dinner the other night and my ketones were 1.3. Hmmm and all along I thought I was doing something wrong with my eating or something. Turns out it was just the wrong time of day. Thank you so much!!

[@paulyflyer8154]

Now it all makes sense. After a month on Keto this video makes me a lot less stressed. I was getting obsessed by measuring ketones and was worried when i got below 1.0.

[@Pumpestok]

Thanks for great advice and solace. I've only been checking my BG and I finally bought some ketone measuring sticks. Got a little bummed out about having my first reading saying 0.7. The remark about "if you're doing keto for your diabetes then go by your BG lvls instead" made my day. I have "cured" myself of diabetes with fasting BG in the 70-80's after doing keto and I had BG lvls above 200 before.

[@bethsellers1796]

This was a great spot. Thank you. I do not want to eat fat for fat's sake. I'd rather use it to flavor my vegetables. This makes me feel like that's OK!

[@amym.4178]

This is by far the most common sense video explaining the approach to keto. Thank you. I don’t want to pop MCT caps and drink keto in a can all day. I’m a faster and even though I was formerly eating lots of carbs and am borderline pre diabetic (for now) it’s been fairly easy to drop to 20-30 carbs a day and eat 1 or 2 meals in a 3-4 hour window. I just don’t like measuring the ketones and focusing on that aspect. I’m dropping weight and now feel it’s ok to just do what I’m doing.

[@wkkitty7776]

Great video! thanks for helping me to understand. It seems everything I read is just completely opposite. I've been on keto over 5 years. I've always had 1.0- 1. 5 readings, and recently in the past 2 months my numbers are below 0.5 I can't raise them for the life of me. I thought I was gonna have to supplement with those expensive ketone supplements. Or drink BPC, which I hate. The only thing that has changed is I started running again in January. I've always worked out with weights, but haven't been a big cardio fan. I love to run, and I haven't done it in years, but its helped me feel so much better. I thought I read somewhere that exercise makes ketone levels higher, and that you're suppose to always test in the am. In the evening before dinner I'm at 0.9 I dont fast much because I need my energy to workout and run. Your video really helped me because I thought I was eating too much but I'd rather have energy to run and workout than be over 1.0 I clicked on another video and all she was doing was making a commercial for you to buy expensive exogenous ketones that are a waste. I've been low carb since 2000, did Atkins for a long time and spent most of it in ketosis and never needed any fancy supplements.

[@matthindman3866]

I totally agree that keeping protein high is important. I've always done it (25 years now) on a low carb diet and have always stayed lean, and strong.

[@Makeuptootzy]

Thanks this helped with what is the best. I’ve seen people be happy at 3.0 and at .9 . I bought a blood meter and am happy to say I am at 1.3 I was worried I needed more fat. I’m glad you reassured me I’m on the right track with 13lbs ⬇️ so far being on keto for a month my worries went out the door thank you. New sub

[@DirtSquirty]

Same here! So glad I stumbled upon this video!

[@trina3001]

Are you talking about a blood glucose molly/L ? Just bought a glucose monitor and I’m a bit confused 😐

[@lovestotravel9831]

I think that person was just saying they bought a blood ketone meter instead of a urine ketone meter.

[@beckeythompson6965]

Great reality check for a lot of people. I think all too often we focus on the numbers and not on what is important. thanks you for sharing this great information. It helped simplify keto for me.

[@Dap8998]

I just started a ketogenic diet to reduce my Triglycerides. It has been about 3 weeks so far and I am down 12lbs. I just picked up a blood monitor to see where I am at. I was 1.1 then .6. I am not going to stress about the numbers. My weight is going down as well as my pant size. I am fine with that. Thanks Dr 😎👍

[@captainron7904]

Aloha DOC loved the video my ketone levels have been pretty stable never lower than 1.9 never higher than 3.9 I have not lost weight in about 10 days but I think that's just a plateau I hope that wont last forever. My body weight seems to be the same but according to the scale my body fat percentage has been dropping. I have been trying to walk 8-10 mile s a day 5 days a week

[@don-ent8272]

I checked my ketones after i did cheat meals /days, to understand how it affected me. I periodically check ketones on weekly basis and weigh myself everyday, as my current goal is to loose weight. Thanks for the video, it's clear and confirm my understanding about ketones.

[@hanwachtel]

I've been following a Keto lifestyle in earnest for about 8 months now. I've also been trying to get as much information about Ketosis, the effects of fasting, Autophagy etc. I see a little conflict about exercise, I believe Drs Fung and Ekberg suggest that keeping exercise light while fasting prevents stressing the body and therefore avoiding the release of Cortisol, which in turn signals a release of Insulin. They suggest that keeping one's pulse rate below 120BPM, so just walking without speed-marching will do this, for me, at least. Your explanations make good sense to me, however. Today I am at 66 hours of a prolonged fast. My Ketone level at 1100 was 1.0 via a blood test. Interestingly, the Keto strip suggested a negative ketone reading. Weight loss has continued, though I am wanting as much Autophagy as I can get too.

[@douglasx6915]

This is a great video. What sooooo many people fail to understand is that if you have been keto for several months AND you are at your proper body weight, your blood ketones levels will naturally drop because your body has been optimized to using ketones as a fuel substrate. A fun test to do is to take a short nap in the afternoon and then immediately test your ketones levels. If you see a significant rise in ketones, that means your body is actively burning ketones for fuel. Because your metabolism drops during the nap, your ketones will rise until you wake up and start moving around again.

[@kaninecalms2785]

Excellent teaching! Thank you. I'm glad I found you today and look forward to more of your teachings. Thank you, God Bless

[@Lightonahill25]

wow, seems I'm watching this for the second time since I binged in the early hours and days of Keto. Now 3 weeks in, it will doubtlessly make more sense. I like your way of teaching, Dr Dan. PS. so far 4 kgs down -- roughly 9 lbs.

[@sutenTaHotep]

I’ve been maintaining high ketone levels in the 3.2 range with normal glucose levels of 75-80 ml for 2 weeks now and have only dropped 2 lbs. So this video definitely makes sense.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Glad you found it useful

[@synergy3188]

As I learn more about ketones and the ketogenic diet I find that revisiting these videos make more sense. Thank you for making these videos. So very helpful.

[@krh7150]

This makes total sense. I have been research for a year about low carb and keto diet. The reason for extra fat other than for satirety always leave me some doubt. You got my question answered. My target is losing body fat, so I will curb myself from adding extra fat to my diet.

[@kimberlykaye4827]

OMG. The last few minutes were it for me! A light bulb just went off. My meter says I may be out of kerosine. But with IF and tracking macros I’m down 25 pounds in 6 weeks. I need to continue to focus on what my goal is weight loss. THANKS

[@ihaveriffs8261]

I think the people who are pushing higher fat and lower protein are equally focused on habits and the psychological aspect of a keto diet, which I didn’t hear you mention in this video at all. In my personal experience, it’s easiest to kick my sugar addiction by eating higher fat and avoiding exercise at first, because exercise will make me crave carbs. After a few days I’m craving bacon and avocado instead of donuts.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Yep, some people definitely find it helpful to avoid intense exercise in the first few weeks, until they become more fat adapted!

[@lrJ0Y7231]

This is so helpful. However I’m on week 5 and while I lost 15 pound the first two weeks, I’ve not lost anything since. I have 85 pounds to go but nothing for three weeks. Started checking blood ketones and never above .2. Counting macros too

[@michellemelom7663]

Dr Boz addresses this.

[@marcosvidal2797]

3:09 0.1 - 0.5 --Not in ketosis 0.5 - 1.5 --Light ketosis 1.5 - 3.0 --OPTIMUM ketosis 3.0+ --> No additional benefit

[@reyreyes6126]

Excellent! You answered doubts I had watching other channels. You confirmed likewise my theory. thanks

[@roslynguenin6002]

I started on my new Keto journey 5 days ago.I checked my ketone level yesterday and really didn’t know what result I was looking for. Totally confused, but you’ve explained everything. Great work, glad to hear you’re back after your NHS pandemic work. What a star 💫 thank you for your help and dedication 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@peterstewart946]

Thank you for your sober commonsense stance.. It is amazing how hard we can make things. The big take away from this video is hold the course don't be detracted by too much information remember your own objective. I see a lot of people as I started looking at ketones and that became our focus and not thee reason we looked at ketone levels to begin with. Thank you, You refocusing me on my primary purpose of changing my life style and improving my health.. This has been a 16 month journey for mi. it was meant to enhance my life not become it I will continue to check levels in my blood but not often. only periodically or when something seems to have gone a rye

[@Kwize652]

Ketones at 4 & glucose at 5.3 hba1c is 6.8 Always been v low carb How do I interpret the keto levels , no weight loss

[@SVEN-vv1km]

Thankyou, a really valuable video and message Dr Dan! I can see that tracking ketone and glucose levels in the early phase of doing a keto diet along with Intermittent fasting and exercise will be handy but will become less important over time. This video has answered a number of questions so much thanks again! Im a body builder (51) and new to keto and IF but see the clear benefits in being able to shred faster while maintaining muscle mass. I would love you to make more videos addressing these synergies. Cheers Dr Dan!.....😀💪👍 😎🙏❤

[@topaze221]

Yep. That was the good one. I ate so much fat I couldn't lose weight on ketosis so I started eating carbs now I have a fat stomach and I am studying ketosis to do it right. This video is a good one.

[@Arian-vf6jo]

I have just been looking everywhere to see what my ketone levels are supposed to be to be in ketosis. Thanks for the information it's very helpful. I will continue to check my ketone and blood sugar levels to make sure that I am in the safe zones when fasting, but other than that, that won't give the value too much weight.

[@JulAlxAU]

When I started, my ketone got to 6.9. One and half months into the diet and I read 1.6 and a maximum of 3. I never managed to get that back to 6, which was terrific. Such mental clarity I had with that much Ketones!

[@debbieroberts9896]

Love this I’ve not been doing long ,was totally confused with all information and the difference to technical ,this is simple and to the point thankyou

[@roberttownsend6056]

My blood keytone levels are usually 0.4 and only hit close to 2.0 when I fast 48+ hours. My carbohydrate intake is on the order of 30 +/- 5g (body weight 240lbs.) My weight loss has been very slow, though I've dramatically increased my exercise the last 3 months. My blood sugar levels also concern me, in the 120s most of the time. After 36 hours of fasting I got a 105 reading. My diet fats are mostly from meat and some from fish (salmon). I supplement with MCT, flax, pomegranate, macadamia nut, fish, cod liver, and pistachio oils. - about 4 tbsp a day. I also supplement with whey, egg, and various vegetarian proteins. I'm hoping that my readings will stabilize and weight loss continue a bit faster over the next few months.

[@joanstrunk4715]

Just found your channel and I’m so thankful! I’ve been keto since June of 2019. I’ve lost almost 30 pounds but still need to lose 15-20 more. I’ve been “stuck” for the last two months! I have hypothyroidism so now I understand why I’m not losing. Do you have a video on how to get over the plateau with this? You are so methodical and easy to understand! Your science seems right on the money! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@johnnyblaze2257]

Try Keto OMAD!

[@angelabeach7282]

Thank you so much for this information. I'm one week in and so confused. This has helped me so much.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Glad you found it helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions. Always looking for ides for videos where I can help people with their questions! :)

[@T_Dey]

This guy has elite communication skills. Very useful video and info thank you 🙏🏾

[@cassieoz1702]

There are many reasons for following a ketogenic diet beyond primarily weight loss (migraine abatement, anti-infam and pain management effects, gut issues etc) but the appetite suppressant effect of ketosis is of MAJOR benefit to dieters. It is the most liberating side-effect of ketosis for a huge number of food addicted, long term obese folks

[@angiecats5298]

I’m 1:48 in and I would just like to say that I don’t ever cut back on protein.. I’m not on keto and I am burning fat and getting rid of water weight but I also want to maintain my muscle mass if not gain more muscle as I lose fat and I don’t think cutting my protein intake will help me with that lol. I’m also doing omad so I think for me having a rich protein meal is beneficial (I also make sure I have lots of leafy greens and other things for nutrition) I’m still learning though but this has been such a mind opening experience for me.. I’ve never watched what I eat and had next to zero knowledge on how to be healthy. I used to binge drink alcohol and after that binge eat junk food and I’ve done a 360 and changed everything and I feel so much better. I need to find tips on what to do while menstruating and getting sick because I’m not sure how to prepare for those things yet but I’ll get there.

[@ceegee4264]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! One of the most level headed keto videos I've seen. I definitely want to stay healthy through this journey and not cause another problem because of it. You have a new subscriber! :)

[@cudgee7144]

@Cee Gee There is a lot of mis information out there about this subject, or just plain BS, as stated in this video don't become to hung up about Ketone numbers. Have a look at the Glucose Ketone Index, this may help you learn a bit more. Getting your blood sugar level under control is more important and the key. Cut out rubbish highly processed food and sugar, and alcohol and stop snacking, these steps will help you get your blood sugar levels down and stable. And sleep, you must have a regular and good sleep pattern, this is often over looked. Start by getting a good blood glucose/ketone monitor, and also check your blood glucose after eating whole carbs to see the affect on your levels. But getting fat adapted takes time, despite what you may read, depending on your past lifestyle can take 3-6 months, so don't expect over night miracles. It takes time but does work, but you also have to incorporate exercise. Hope this helps. 😍😍😍

[@lindahartson4425]

Brilliant! What you are explaining makes so much sense. I hate the emphasis on eating so much fat and not enough protein in my opinion. Thanks so much for the logical and practical information, it is such a huge help to understand how to loose weight and maintain good health.

[@christopherpoperszky2449]

Clearly this is how all doctors should be educating their patients. As of yet I have heard no other doctor present this information in this manner. Thank you Dr. Mags.

[@corwynwarwaruk2141]

I have used the Freestyle Libre glucose/ketone reader. I have used the continuous glucose reader and it told me a lot about my eating habits. Low blood glucose results in elevated ketones. I found that morning dawn effect of increased glucose resulted in lower blood ketones. After fasting for 18-23 hours my ketones are the highest and I can get up to 1.7 mil/litre and at this time my blood glucose was in the low 4s. During this time I lost about 2 pounds per week. The CGM showed me how my blood glucose increased after a meal and it never went about 6.0..... a CGM is an amazing tool for understanding your eating habits and how excersize affects your blood sugars. I strongly recommend a CGM for learning more about how your habits affect your blood sugars

[@DrDanMaggs]

Definitely! You sound like my kind of data geek, Corwyn! I've got a Freestyle Libre blood glucose monitor - will do a video on it at some point! :)

[@rhondabaker7611]

This is the best info I have heard on Ketones. TY!

[@hernancoronel]

At 15:25 have you seen the Dr Boz Ratio (similar to GKI index)? Dr Boz claims it is a proxy for insulin, if that is correct which looks good to me then that ratio could be a good indicator for insulin at home without needing to do any lab. Thanks for the video!

[@titithetoad]

Since starting a keto diet at the beginning odf the year i have lost nothing ! All the symtoms quite severely, in ketosis, and no weight loss. Im going to reduce the added fat, try and get sleep and stress addressed (not easy!) And see if i can finally get some results. I do feel better and am aiming for further health benefits and at 57 im hoping im not too old for a new lease of life. . Its easy to do 18/6 fasting but ive got 75kg to lose and not a pound has shifted. Excercise is very difficult with a scoliosed lower back and bursitis in my hip so causes a lot of pain, in fact a reason to want the weight off in the hopes i can get walking again. Hoping i can still do this way of living, lose weight (and not be stuck in a catch 22) finally to get into that sweet spot where its working. Its a long time with no weight loss so thanks for this. Heres hoping.

[@jamescullins2709]

A very good explanation of how to use the different indicators for staying healthy. Thank you so much

[@bartekt5259]

thanks for that video. I was worry about my ketone level 0.4( i working hard and also training 3 time per week). I have a lot of energy and i think i just use them ;) peaple on internet they talking only about this. they share own ketone level to be proud but you explain me now thats now inportant. I start keto to be healthy not to lose weight and this is my goal. one more time thanks for that important information. i gonna follow you chanel.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks Linda... and thanks for subscribing!

[@jselectronics8215]

Dr. Bickman says "Limit carbs, prioritize protein, and fill with fat."

[@nutritionsciencegroup]

There are few better as scientists than Bikman

[@emgarden]

If you fill with fat, you'll burn less body fat. Depends on what your goal is...maintain weight or lose weight.

[@winsomecohall2250]

Dr Attia on The drive shows that eating high fat he lost weight and other bio -markers were shown to be great on a high fat diet ..fat keeps you full and satietied fat does not raise your insulin ..

[@helenhill9482]

@@emgarden I read the comment’s “fill with fat” in a sort of top up with fat, which if you’re prioritising protein (as opposed to fat), then you’ll be eating less fat than the 75% that most recommend - which in turn means you’re more likely to burn body fat. I may be wrong though.

[@TrinaBelcik]

Thank you for sharing! I follow keto and use mojo meter!

[@emgarden]

Thank you. A lot of common sense. I've known these facts about ketones for a while, but it's nice to hear someone else say it.

[@kipplakolik1237]

Thanks Dan, That question has been bothering me for some time now, Like Kim commented , "youre making the journey so much easier" keep up the great videos chap, best wishes from Canada eh!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks Kipp! Really appreciate you watching my videos!

[@fcstylz]

Been doing keto 2mth lost 25lbs but I've been stuck on why my ketone level is .9 and trying to get it higher still losing weight thx for the info now i can relax

[@Petertango1712]

I am new to your channel and I am very impressed with your knowledge on the subject. Started to die 2 weeks ago and lost 17 pounds. Test my ketone levels for the first time today and I am at 1.5 . Was worried as I was not losing any weight and I felt that I was plateauing. Based on what you're saying I am good, and well on my way to a healthier lifestyle.

[@Petertango1712]

Is there a chronological order in which I should play your videos so that I could get the full benefit off your workshops?

[@lauraamos4551]

Very good information. I listen to this video twice. Thank you.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dupilkac]

Best video I’ve watched to describe ketones and keto WOE! I do have a question though. If you’re supposed to aim for protein, how off can your macros be in order to be considered KETO?

[@liskekotze8458]

Thanks for well researched talk. Your biochemistry knowledge is better than most doctors.

[@presouz5]

26 month keto here! I’ve only been using my BG monitor and my macros… not really caring about ketones but during this quarantine I’m having a real struggle not putting weight on every month so I broke down and bought a keto meter and now I’m just learning all about it even though I’ve had huge success with keto for two years these last two months have been hard I’m thinking it’s because of the stress in the cortisol not sure but thank you for this video

[@Angelina_not_Jolie928]

You explain things so well. Thank you for being so helpful. You are so smart and relate in such a logical manner. I just love your videos !

[@JillLynnBeautyTherapy]

Excellent video. You are fabulous and full of intelligent content. I have subscribed!

[@groycemyers3248]

Spot on Dan, everyone is different and they have to do what works for them even though keytones play a huge part.

[@juneallison7052]

Thank you Dr. Maggs for this fantastic explanation. You have put the ketone topic in great perspective for me.

[@izsim4739]

Correct 🎈

[@josephaborawski8945]

Great advice. You make a lot of sense and have clarified many questions for me. Thanks.

[@mariachristinaborges-lutz7157]

Btw: thank you for all your clear explanations about ketones, weight loss and keto diet. I really appreciate your videos!! 🙏🙏

[@luciaverbicaro4169]

Just found your channel this week, now I'm hooked... Excellent, Great information Dr. Maggs! Thanks so much for educating us, answering our doubts, and helping us achieve a much healthier way of living! Keep up with your great work!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thank you Lucia! Appreciate your comment! :)

[@foreverfit4u]

Not sure where to put this question so I chose this video.... My reason for experimenting with a ketogenic lifestyle is not for weight loss. Mental clarity, anti inflammatory effects, and the healthy aging benefits are my reasons. I have been successfully in ketosis for 4 weeks. A very noticeable change is that I’m am not hungry and weight loss has been a pleasant side affect. But I want to know about supplementation. I bought a ketone supplement but have not opened it yet. Will you explain how to safely use a ketone supplement? Thanks Dr Maggs

[@BlueBellGoPro]

Ketone readings can mess with your head. I lost around 10 % body fat and I am now around 13% total body fat and probably single figures SQ body fat. I lift weights and walk 15,000 steps a day and a few sprints and 1 off day a week. On the off day my ketone levels are always above 1 and can go up to 1.8 yet on my training days my ketones range from 0.4- 1.0 even when fasted. This was worrying me as my partner has higher ketone readings and she eats more and more often and doesn’t do much exercise.

[@lycheeeis603]

Day 9 on keto and have hit 6.2. I'm not aiming at higher ketones, just doing a light keto diet (some salmon, loads of spinach, tons of avocados, a few eggs, feta, halloumi, minimal added oil). Getting a bit worried that the level keeps spiralling higher every day. I just keep the net carbs below 20g. Weight drop 5.5kg so far (weight loss is the goal). Have just come off a vegan diet so perhaps it's the sudden change from high carb to almost no carb. No real "dawn effect". Always a temporary (around one hour) drop after sport. Not certain where this is going, but it's an interesting experiment so far.

[@really5580]

I tested my levels today for the first time after a couple weeks of keto diet and it was 2.0. Winning! I wasn’t even sure that I was in ketoses. My boyfriend says my breath doesn’t smell, so that is good, but at the same time I was wondering if I never got there and I was a little disappointed that it didn’t smell.

[@diannanorman7886]

Thank you very much for this video. I do watch some of the videos you spoke of and glean what might help me. But I simply couldn't understand how adding fat would help me burn my stored body fat after being on Keto for a while. This really helped.

[@amdenis]

Awesome explanations. Thanks so much for the obvious care you put into this video.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks for noticing Andrew! :-)

[@rubygypsy494]

I find that my ketones do lower after exercise but my blood glucose gets higher due to that stress affect. Once my blood goes down my ketones go back up. It always goes hand in hand. If I get stressed my blood glucose goes up and in turn my ketones go down because my body is feeding off of the glucose.

[@dustinprince4527]

Are you a real (medical degree) doctor? I like the information you share, it is solid info.

[@DianneElizabeth64]

My fasting glucose is 106-116 and my ketones show low and never higher than a rare .7. Almost no carbs and quality food but I am losing the puffiness even though the weight is coming down by a pound at a time and fluctating one down, two up, etc. Almost pain free now