No Ketones In Urine (But On A Ketogenic Diet!) - Here's why!

Finding no ketones In urine when testing with ketostix? Can you be in ketosis without ketones in urine? YES!
If you’ve been having problems with ketones not showing up in urine on a ketogenic diet or does it seem your keto strips are not working anymore
In this video I will show you how you can be in ketosis without ketones in your urine!
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IMPORTANT: The content in this video is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a primary physician. Please regularly consult with your physician in matters relating to your health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or immediate medical attention. Due to the variance of individuals’ lifestyles and bodies, the methods elaborated on in this video are not guaranteed to produce your desired result; therefore, the author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies contained within this video.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Have you ever experienced this problem? Hit reply and let me know!

[@lisaswift8081]

Yes, I've had this problem and it did baffle me. 4weeks into keto I was getting negative or trace results on the sticks. So this video has been enlightening, as I have and still am, losing weight. Also I have more stable energy, but still find I have trouble sleeping. I think I'm doing all the right things, so time to put the sticks away. Thanks for this channel it's really helpful

[@riyamanugeorge]

I lost 12 kgs now.I started keto diet two months back now urine ketone is showing negative.

[@Marlene5018]

I started keto on December Second and I lost 5 pounds in two weeks. This is the first time that I lost to many pounds in short time. Before this it took me like five months to loose 5 pounds. In total I lost 10 pounds. I bought stripes to test ketosis but came negative. My cloth is getting loose and my body is turning nice.

[@Julia-en9xq]

Yes. Unless I am in the midst of a multi-day fast, the keto sticks show little or no ketones.. I have been doing Keto for going on 5 months, and have had a steady weight loss.. I miss that dark purple reading, but know that I am still on track..

[@sandeshsetru]

Dan I now understood my recent Gout flare up. I was wondering why I am suffering when I was doing the right thing. And it was the same 2 years ago. Pffff.... Got it now 👍🙂

[@hamishspencer]

Sebastian Vettel sure knows a lot about ketosis

[@ibzibbyibra]

Looks more like Ted Kravitz in his before keto picture

[@russellsharp3067]

For sure a Seb look a like

[@selfovercome4161]

RedBull

[@rishisrinivasan8715]

BHahahahahhahahahhahahahaha

[@NewTascamUser123]

Thank you, I’m on a very low carb diet and my sticks come out clear. I’m glad to know that this is actually a good thing since I’ve been doing Keto for 5 months.

[@brittsheree85]

I've been super strict for a month and I was so frustrated when I tested and it barely turned a color. I didn't know what I was doing wrong. Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@mamawahl9623]

Yes! 3 weeks tracking all my food and carbs religiously and the past couple days, my urine stick is not detecting ketones, leading me to research and find this video! Thank you!

[@marccleary8592]

2 years later and now I am 😂

[@s-ternichols]

@@marccleary8592 lol 😄 yes...the same here on 4/8/24

[@mommyof3smarties]

I thought I was the only one who was testing negative with those damn strips!

[@PinkieJoJo]

mommyof3 I know. I was showing super dark colors on the strips and then in the last few days slowly got down to showing nothing. I was stressing out thinking I did something wrong.

[@hunterspoint33]

Me too. I was mad af

[@lifeoffede6216]

OMG luckily I am not the only one , I am at the end of the second week and my strips are showing really clear and I perfectly know I am eating keto

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

mommyof3 me too

[@TVeeTime]

@@hunterspoint33 I felt that 🤣😩😊

[@HighHeelDiva]

I’ve been going crazy. Thank you for this video.

[@lindahartson4425]

Your videos are very helpful. I just started the keto diet a week ago and have read about it for a while. It is quite a process to get educated about the food and restrictions. So far so good ! Thanks so much

[@BehrKub30]

Finally someone who explains it in way I can understand! Very informative and quite a relief. I really appreciated this video!

[@amarshall9289]

I’ve been so frustrated with my recent tests. My strips were dark red last week and I didn’t change anything. Thanks for clarifying. Subbed.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

The information you share is so useful - I wouldn't have known all of this! Thanks for explaining, cheers!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thank you so much for watching Adriana! Really appreciate you!

[@christopherwilliams822]

Thanks for the information. I have lost more than 50 pounds in 4 months. I tried urine testing strips with no indications of ketosis. I have for the last 4 months massively reduced my carbohydrate and protein intake. I have lost the allmost continuous impulse to eat that once was there. I still find this to be remarkable. I feel very good and sharper mentally. Also pain in my knee and shoulder have reduced to low very low levels. Keep the protein intake down to 1 or two ounces or 25 to 50 grams. Any protein more than this is converted to sugars. Thanks again for your reassuring and informative video.

[@micky5407]

You mean carb levels not protein levels surely? I'm confused

[@tammys8711]

WOW! My brother-in-law developed gout. He also went on a Keto diet and lost about 30 lbs. Not sure the MD that treated his gout thought to ask about this specific connection. Of course they address diet, exercise, but THIS, now this a a detail that is so useful for real!

[@sv7066]

Happened today. Thanks for clearing that up!

[@shawnataflinger8215]

I want to thank you for the videos you produce. I find them very interesting, informative and easy to understand. I now listen to you and a few others to continue to gain more knowledge on keto and how the body works. You are awesome! Thank you!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thank you, Shawna! Messages like this make me VERY HAPPY! I'm really glad you're finding them valuable! Please let me know if you have any questions - either by email (on the website) or in the comments here! Maybe I can make further videos in response to any questions you might have! Thank you for watching :)

[@malikamcreynolds]

@@DrDanMaggs I am watching your videos to get know more about my fasting and ketones. I am diabetic. Started my fasting with bullet proof coffee. After 24 hours fasting my glucose reading was 154. No change in the urine analysis strip. 48 hours of fasting the glucose reading is 102. The strip analysis matched the 2nd one. Please let me know how am I doing? Your videos are very well explained. Thank you for posting such valuable information. 👍👌 job.

[@sonyaanderson9108]

yes. I was in ketosis for the first few weeks and then it dropped off, yet I was eating the same and still losing weight. Thanks for this video. It made me feel so much better.

[@project-95]

Same here, after 4 weeks of purple sticks they've literally all of a sudden changed to negative or trace and my diet hasn't changed, which is why I'm here.

[@bentkm]

Hello Dan, B from Norway here. I think this video really cleared up my lack of ketones in the urine, so thanks a million.

[@burntweeniesandwich64]

Thank You I'm one who suffers with gout, I haven't had a problem in a long time until I started a Ketone diet, I've done it before with great success, but you know the story but I'm back and this info was GREAT so thank you and it explained a lot to me.

[@nataleechiodo5289]

Yes! What a relief to listen to this. Thanks!

[@jessegentry9699]

Easy to understand, well presented and Very worth while so I subscribed. Thanks for caring about other people's health.

[@liv328]

Omgosh! Finally a video on just what I was looking for!!! I started keto 4 months ago and a couple of weeks ago when I went and had blood work my uric acid levels were really high, but I have no painful joints or swelling and my iron is a bit low. I finally know why and am not so stress out about it. Thank you!!!

[@markpearson3868]

Thank you for the information - I like to understand what my body is doing and so not seeing ketones in my urine after a 24 hour fast was confusing. Really appreciate the insight.

[@rondaszkiewicz4077]

WOW I really needed to hear this. My urine ketone levels dropped off. I also noticed that the PH levels in my urine had dropped a bit, (from 5.5 to 5.0) but I never considered it to be related. Thanks so much, I've only been keto since September 21, and bounced out of ketosis around the holidays. I really thought I had done something wrong and was going to start counting every carb again like when I started. Thanks again, and keep doing what you're doing.

[@Searover4040]

What a relief to watch this video. It always showed negative from the get go.I’ve been the on diet 2 months. Not going down as fast I thought.But last week I dropped 2lbs in one week which was encouraging.

[@JaidenX]

Thank you for the video. I have been a yo-yo keto'r but have suffered from gout for years. I couldn't figure out why my flare ups have been so extreme over the last few years. this is a great explanation.

[@PatriciaKelikani]

Another great video! I sent the video link to my friends who are on the keto diet.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thank's Patricia! I really appreciate your support!

[@LuisaDAccione]

Excellent work. Answered my question perfectly 👍🏻

[@martinreyes5218]

Cleared so many questions. Thanks

[@mortonkelsey7125]

Very interesting, that’s why my blood ketones are good and my urine sticks are normal. Thank you so much. Your style is so clear.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks Morton! Really appreciating you picking up on this. Always try to be as clear as possible in my videos. Glad you found it useful!

[@MrsFeda1510]

Thank you for this! Great information 👌🏻

[@maritzasantos3569]

Thanks for clarifying this I was so confused.

[@johnhamilton7185]

Very informative thank you. I look forward to watching.

[@esme011]

Yes! Strips stopped working and have had some pain in feet. Wow so glad for this vid

[@hadidadgar9117]

You are great, thanks for explaining it. Again thanks for making it simple. Please keep it up. Best wishes

[@smarteatswithmrtim3567]

I have started to notice this over the past few weeks and struggled to understand what was happening. Thanks for the into Dr Dan!

[@shade8584]

Hi! I’ve been on the keto diet for about a year and a few months now, and not seeing ketones in my urine was discouraging. Thank you so much for this video! It makes feel alot better about continuing my diet.

[@euradragonfly6797]

Are you loosing weight

[@grandma_1887]

Thank you so much for this video. I wish I’d found it sooner. So glad to know what’s going on at this point.

[@myrafrancis9125]

Yes I tested for keto sis for the first three weeks but now that I’m in the 4th week and the test is negative

[@MrBLinKY1964]

Thank you for enlightening me because I was so frustrated that the ketone sticks show I'm no longer in ketosis since going carnivore. I have been full carnivore for 5 weeks and down 12 lbs. and I've been keto since last Thanksgiving and down 42.4 lbs since then. I feel amazing and have greatly improved my bloodwork profile since starting keto and will be retested at the end of September with 2 full months on carnivore. So, we'll see the difference in my bloodwork profile soon.

[@clintperry5406]

So lucky to watch your video Started keto was interested in testing but then you explained about gout. Never had gout in my life till this week, so relived thought I had health issues. Thanks

[@raynbow6]

Aha, clarity at last. Thanks for this, you have a new subscriber. I've guessed my body in transitioning without the positive readings as I'm consistently losing weight. Really enjoying the food I've been eating, brain fog is clearing at last :-)

[@hadidadgar9117]

You are great, thanks for a such easy understanding information.

[@angelpie2947]

Great info doc!

[@LadyMngwa]

Wow, thanks for explanation, that is exactly what I was wondering about.

[@elizabethramoslopez4773]

Thank you for clarifying!

[@craigcallaghan1679]

Helpful video, thank you.

[@Neerepha]

After 4 months doing keto with strict net carb control, got my strips. Try #1 in the morning was 0.5, #2, 3, 4 too, #5 was 1.5 after my only meal of the day. The next day I was negative and desperate 🤣 I guess having been on intermittent fasting for 2 years got me into ketosis very quickly and my body mostly knew what to do with ketones already. Thank you for this video, straight to the point!

[@shakitajohnson2026]

Yes you definitely answered my question

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

Yes! Loved your video. Thank you.

[@alisonl5127]

Yes! Thank you! I’ll have to order a monitor.:-)

[@jeanettehaygood4154]

Thanks for a very informative video! Everyone else just says the sticks don’t work very well without explaining why. Now I know what to expect!

[@tamaracox1165]

I feel so much better after seeing your video. Thank you so very much.

[@sandraray3264]

Love your KZbins!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks Sandra. More coming soon!

[@amandashepherdson2895]

Just come across you video, that's a great help, I started keto just over 3 weeks ago and I've just lost a stone, and have been frustrated thinking why am I now not in ketosis, so thanks for easing my mind 👍

[@yannileyva7060]

Yes!!! Thank You so much! I thought I was doing something wrong. I Will need to invest in a Ketone Monitor.

[@MegaRiffster]

Thanks for the video sir, I was having all the benefits of keto and dropping weight but had negative readings on the strips. I was wondering why and got my question answered. I don’t ever use them but my wife joined me in the keto lifestyle and bought some so I gave it a try. Now I have been educated on this. Thanks again!

[@michaelmaslaney8765]

Thank you for the video! I found that after two months the strips were not showing that I was in ketosis, this clears that up.

[@JamesBermingham]

Great info and explanation. thank you.

[@DrDanMaggs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@celiahaddon4087]

It’s great to find a British made channel on this topic. Thank you. I’m getting trace measurements with ketone sticks but I am losing weight and gaining energy. Thank you for explaining this apparent contradiction.

[@gretavains8707]

I actually agree😊🌹🇭🇲💃

[@dayanasamserr6632]

Thank you for the clarification, on getting negative results

[@DrDanMaggs]

My pleaseure.

[@kevinman1668]

Yes, thanks! That’s answer my question.

[@Rubydancer6819]

Great video. Thank you

[@chisomodimmegwa3479]

Thank youuu, i was getting pissed lol, i went from moderate to small and i wonder wat d hell happened lol

[@broccolihighkicks3857]

Thanks! My strip was purple yesterday and white today and i’m on a carnivore diet!

[@theroguelesstravelled9042]

Yes. Thanks for the info.

[@kjaxn-bn4d715]

OMGosh!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!! I have been on and off Atkins/Keto for about 15yrs now... I didn't always eat healthy, but until the last 4yrs I have not been able to lose as much or as fast. I can literally get into Ketosis in 1 - 2 days.. then all if a sudden... nothing. Now it makes since... because I was in Ketosis last week and then nothing... I didn't change my diet and went more strict. HOWEVER, I was having Fibromyalgia flare ups 🤦🏾‍♀️. I will stay on Keto, it has become a way of life. It is just so frustrating.

[@marinaletros9802]

Thank you I really understood what you were saying regarding ketosis I am brand new to keto

[@rosalbacazonlopez]

Thanks. I’ll see your FB page. I always enjoy your videos.

[@user-mp2nh5rm8m]

Answers all the right questions

[@dannyknight1348]

After 2 months of doing Keto, I finally got some Ketone Strips. They indicate that I am not in ketosis. From you video I found out the my body is adjusting to the keto diet. Thanks for you help.

[@banjo790ange3]

Thanks Dr Dan another really good video. I loved the anatomical videos as gave useful information. I’ve yet to start any testing other than weight loss, however this has slowed right down. So I am wondering if I’m not in ketosis, definitely would like the cheat sheet and I’ll consider the urine sticks. Off to google where to get them from!

[@DrDanMaggs]

Thanks! They're easily available on Amazon or from local pharmacy! Very cheap! Will be gettign that cheat sheet sorted very soon! :)

[@jannetsmall-francis1656]

many thanks, this was a big concern of mine.

[@TKLalone]

What a relief 😅! I just couldn’t understand why I wasn’t in Keto. I’ve been so strict and disciplined. I lowered my macros thinking that’s what I needed to do

[@zbawieniejestwieczne9013]

Wow Dr Dan I can confirm info you provider here for us ! I started Keto in April 2021. In October 2021 I had some ketones in my urine (it was done by lab during regular check-up bloodwork ) and yesterday (March 15 2022) I see NO ketones in my urine results. Therefore I can confirm what you said is correct and I am glad that I can confirm with you (Dr.) that this is normal and alright and I don't have to be concern about this outcome but rather be happy with my results. greetings from Poland Dr. Dan :-)

[@isabelleporter898]

❤Thank you I just got the strips!!!

[@starlooker6612]

me too!

[@michaelmoore6287]

Yes I have experienced low ketone stick levels in spite of being on a Keto plan for 6 years or so. Feel great by the way and just wanted to use the Keto sticks before the expiry date. Good to have an explanation

[@KellyRoach]

Haven't tried keto yet, but good to know if I try it so I can keep track of my ketones/understand it better!

[@702danigirl]

Yes!!!! I've had so much inflammation more then ever, I might stop it hurt so much. I might keep going I've made it so far...but now that I'm hearing that it may go away, I'm hoping sooner then later.

[@0532phillipjoy]

YES I am so grateful for this video! Because my absence of brain fog tells me I am on ketones BUT the sticks are negative and I was getting REALLY worried I'd knocked myself out of ketosis. So thanks Dan. PS Are you a NHS trained doc, and if so how can I best explain my diet to my GP who might see it as a fad, off KZbin!

[@TravelMamaAnnaVon]

do goes don't even learn about nutrition to become MDs. do stop talking to your doctor about something they don't know about. they are like mechanics. you don't go to mecanics when you have issues with the electronics.

[@TheNikki295]

I am having this problem so the video is very helpful....thanks

[@minutsi]

Hi ❤ your chanal I struggle with chronic pain in my bag after a horse accident ☹ got at titanium disk between c5/c6. I also have fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis. This was so helpful to know 🙏 thank you so much. Love ❤ from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@sazzy2121]

Lawd!! I was freaking out!

[@mahahassan4233]

Thank you .. i was wondering why i wasn't on keto ... that answer my questions

[@katherinedeoliveira9041]

Thanks for putting my mind at rest. Was starting to freak out😆

[@melodieg.6636]

Best answers ever!! Loved your video!! I am new to keto... maybe 4 days in.. iam in ketosis no flu symptoms yet.

[@Luissuarez2650]

Just wait lol

[@quinnlarson9557]

Supplement with some exogenous ketones and mct oil when the symptoms come. They will and it sucks. Those two things mitigate it really, really well. And drink a shit ton of water.

[@ShahrinaShaharin]

Yes. I check it in my stripes. I thought my stripe was spoiled despite the strip hasn't reached expiration period.

[@ant7936]

Helpful information, thanks. I was wondering recently why the body would be so wasteful, by expelling such a valuable energy source.

[@nailsdeb]

Thank you . Been 2 day water fasting . Was so disappointed with the strips .

[@jakalack1]

Started keto a week ago and I’m having a gout flare up in toe. Haven’t had one in a while either so good to know why

[@Nonofmybiznez]

Thankyou,Thank you, I wasn't aware of the uric acid connection

[@kimballard8362]

I'm eight months into a keto diet with daily 18-6 time restricted eating, doing 24hour fast one day a week, just tested with ketostix for the first time at twenty houres showing zero keytones. Just tested again today 17 houres into 18 no keytones, this vid makes me feel much better thanks.

[@jayshez8446]

Hi, thanks for the great video. Just experiencing this stage so this reassured me. Question, do you have a video on diet drinks, like diet coke on Keto?

[@jmp.t28b99]

Excellent and informative video on why this happens. I was perplexed as I showed only trace readings.

[@jeff_rowe]

Yes, three months in experienced and started looking everywhere for lose carbs.

[@Igttfts]

Thank you for this very illuminating ...thought I had dud strips.

[@salonsavy6476]

Yes !,, I felt like I was in ketosis but the sticks were negative

[@terber6700]

This was very helpful information. I am 5 days into my keto diet and my urine dip sticks were showing 1.5 ketones but my keto mojo was showing I was not in ketosis. Now I totally understand why the difference in the two measurements. So now I look forward to the day the urine sticks do not show ketones.

[@craigrik2699]

great, thanks for that. As a gout sufferer I have noticed gout flare ups while going into ketosis, I have the odd bing day during a month and notice the gout flare ups ... good idea about not going in and out of my carnivore diet, thanks again

[@charlesneutral8858]

Dr. Dan, so is it safe going in and out the ketosis often? coz i just didn't strictly go with the ketogenic diet. I am more like a low carb diet plan but self designed. and it works in losing weight after a year of practice. But last week i took a physical examination, which shows my overall health indexes are improving after the year of practice. Which is good. but the only "abnormality" is the presence of ketone in the my urine(KET ++). and the doc told me it might be that i was very hungry while i left my urine in that tube for lab, considering my blood sugar and other indexes were all right ( i didn't tell her i was in low carb diet). so i am very confused about the "abnormality" on the health checkup paper for an average person of normal diet. Afraid of any potential harm to my health if i continue my low carb diet. I really hope i can get some advice and thoughts from you. Thank you very much indeed.

[@ruthbrooks7559]

Thank you so much

[@DrDanMaggs]

My Pleasure ruth brooks. Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@kirm8137]

Thanks so much Doc. I tried the keto diet about 6 months ago and the sticks told the tale, I was in Ketosis. Then it seems I was kicked out of keto after 6 weeks, so I extended the diet to its 7th week but the sticks kept saying "No". I had lost about 25 lbs so I didn't worry about it. Fast forward to now, 6 months later, and I decided to do another 1.5 months of Keto. After two weeks the sticks are saying and have said from the beginning "No". I was so distressed and wondered why. Your explanation made sense and is most comforting. So I will carry on. I've always been a results oriented guy so I'll see if I go down another pant size rather than worry about the sticks. BTW, the last time I was on keto and lost weight, I continued to lose weight AFTER I stopped. I had to tighten the belt notch once again after about a month after. Keto, for me, is the diet that keeps on giving.

[@kirm8137]

There is one discouraging thing that's come to mind about this though... If your kidneys have adapted to not excreting the valuable ketones, that means your body is using them. If your body is using the clean burning ketones and not excreting them, then weight lose may be slowed down or stopped altogether. In my case, time will tell but if you'd like to comment on this bit of supposed bad news, please let us know.