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5.0 out of 5 stars These strips work well for this low-carb dieter
I bought these strips to help me on the induction phase of my low-carb diet. They are easy to use and it is, for the most part, easy to tell if I am in ketosis or not. If you're not, it's a pretty obvious negative. If you are, the strip turns pink (for "trace" amount of ketones, which is the most you'll ever get on a low-carb diet).I test my pee in the morning, and it's fun to start the day off with an indication that I did well on my diet the day before!I think that these strips won't be effective forever, because in "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living," the authors mention that after a few weeks of ketosis, the body begins to adapt."Within a few days of starting on carbohydrate restriction, most people begin excreting ketones in their urine."...But over a matter of weeks, the muscles stop using these ketones for fuel. Instead, muscle cells take up acetoacetate, reduce it to betahydroxybutyrate, and return it back into the circulation. Thus after a few weeks, the predominant form in the circulation is beta-hydroxybutyrate, which also happens to be the ketone preferred by brain cells (as an aside, the strips that test for ketones in the urine detect the presence of acetoacetate, not beta-hydroxybutyrate)."In the kidney, this process of keto-adaptation is also complex. Over time, urine ketone excretion drops off, perhaps to conserve a valuable energy substrate (although urine ketone excretion never amounts to very many wasted calories). This decline in urine ketones happens over the same time-course that renal uric acid clearance returns to normal (discussed below) and thus may represent an adaptation in kidney organic acid metabolism in response to sustained carbohydrate restriction. These temporal changes in how the kidneys handle ketones make urine ketone testing a rather uncertain if not undependable way of monitoring dietary response/adherence. Testing serum for beta-hydroxybutyrate is much more accurate but requires drawing blood, and it is expensive because it is not a routine test that doctors normally order."(Phinney, Stephen; Volek, Jeff (2011-07-08). The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable (pp. 164-165). Beyond Obesity LLC. Kindle Edition.)So actually, if after a few weeks the strips say you're not in ketosis, it just may be a sign that your body has adapted to the low-carbohydrate diet, which is what you want.I've only been using them for about a week, so we'll see what happens in a few weeks. But for now, waking up and peeing on the strip and seeing it turn pink is very encouraging!
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent if on a low carb diet
During a dental visit I discovered I had very high blood pressure and decided to immediately do a responsible, low-carb Atkins/ketogenic type diet as I knew being overweight was the cause. When the body switches from burning carbs to burning fat the liver produces ketones, which are acidic in nature. Keeping ketones in balance during a low-carb diet is essential, thus these 'pee strips' which allow you to measure where your body is in the process. They are simple to use - they are about 3" strips with the active part on the end. Hold the end in a 'pee stream' and it will turn a color based on ketones in the urine - the color gauge is on the side of the bottle and is simple to read. A great way to monitor your metabolism/liver output - and I've lost 15 pounds and my bp is 140/80 - but I'm on my way to losing 30 pounds. If I didn't have these to monitor my body I'd probably go all out protein which is not good, so these allow me to have some carbs and maintain balance. Good product, delivered timely!
5.0 out of 5 stars Ketostix for monitoring ketosis for low carb diet
When sticking to a low carb diet, it is helpful to know when you are eating the right things to stay on track. I probably tested about twice a day.I read the reviews for these strips prior to purchasing and am very satisfied with these. Accurate and very easy to use/verify ketone amounts.
5.0 out of 5 stars I canceled refund immediate after completing it. I decided to keep the product. Thank you!
Different than normal strips
5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes it's just worth going with the brand name!
I've made the mistake of ordering off brands in the past and i've gotten multiple boxes with 'dead' strips--either the expiration date had been altered/incorrect or there had been some kind of temperature or storage mishap. Not so with the Bayer product.One important thing about purchasing an item like this though is to note the actual seller. This item (at the time of the review) is sold by one of Bolo's partner vendors. In fact, the one listed today is not the same as the one that mailed mine so do the due diligence on checking out the vendors. This also means that shipping charges may vary as can the actual product prices. The listing today is actually about 10 percent less than what I paid (oh well). Sometimes you can even find vendors that keep their stock in the Bolo warehouse system and get the products with Prime/Super Saving as well...but do pay attention as the vendor (or at least the shipping) can change between the time you add to your cart and the time you check out.In any case, for those seeking to know their ketone status, this is a nice product--easy to use, easy to read, and reliable.Recommended!JTG
4.0 out of 5 stars Best quality ketone test strips on the market, but pricier than alternatives.
Probably the best option for ketone test strips, but pricier than alternative brands.I've been on and off the keto diet for almost a year now, and in that time I've gone through multiple bottles of ketone test strips. These are easily the most consistent/high quality test strips, providing very clear and evening coloring upon contact with the urine stream.My only issue is that there are many other brands out there that provide similar test strips at a cheaper price - they definitely work and tell you whether you are in ketosis or not, but sometimes the quality control leaves a bit to be desired since the coloring may be uneven on the little square chemical part.However, since I usually only use strips to tell whether I am in ketosis or not (and don't particularly care about how concentrated the ketones are in my urine), I will most likely be purchasing from other brands going forward. Unfortunately, this is not something I feel is worth spending the extra $$$ on.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not brand named ketosticks
These Ketosticks are pictured in a Bayer box, but the ones I received were not manufactured by Bayer. I’ve had ketosticks made by Bayer and the individual ketosticks have an imprint on them. These do not. Having said all of that, the ketosticks do their job, but the advertising is deceptive, in my opinion.
Works correctly!
I am a longtime low carb dieter and these strips (even though some believe they may not be as accurate as testing ketone levels in the blood) were an easy way to help me see if I was doing the right thing when I started my diet. I used them to monitor ketone changes in my urine so I would know when I was producing ketone levels indicative of ketosis.The only downside to these is that they say to use them all within a month and I am not testing my urine enough to use them up so a lot of them ended up getting thrown away once the month was up. They can be purchased now at most local pharmacies with Keto being a very big on the rise way of eating right now. But if you cant get them, order from here to get them quickly and start your journey.
Could be a scam
I have been using them for 2 days. I am doing the keto diet and the sticks seemed to confirm that by indicating moderate ketones al traces of glucose. Today I asked my wife to try them and she gets exactly the same results, being kindbof the oposite of keto. In summary, seems a scam.
Where’s the Ketones?
Works for a while
Easy to use
Easy to use
Five Stars
They work like a charm!
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Reagent Strips for Urinalysis, Measure Ketone Levels, 100-Count Box
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Reagent Strips for Urinalysis, Measure Ketone Levels, 100-Count Box
BHD1259
Quantity:
Order today to get by
Free delivery on orders over BHD 20
Imported From: United States
At bolo.bh, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.
We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
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Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
bolo.bh operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Bahrain. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Bahrain are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars These strips work well for this low-carb dieter
I bought these strips to help me on the induction phase of my low-carb diet. They are easy to use and it is, for the most part, easy to tell if I am in ketosis or not. If you're not, it's a pretty obvious negative. If you are, the strip turns pink (for "trace" amount of ketones, which is the most you'll ever get on a low-carb diet).I test my pee in the morning, and it's fun to start the day off with an indication that I did well on my diet the day before!I think that these strips won't be effective forever, because in "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living," the authors mention that after a few weeks of ketosis, the body begins to adapt."Within a few days of starting on carbohydrate restriction, most people begin excreting ketones in their urine."...But over a matter of weeks, the muscles stop using these ketones for fuel. Instead, muscle cells take up acetoacetate, reduce it to betahydroxybutyrate, and return it back into the circulation. Thus after a few weeks, the predominant form in the circulation is beta-hydroxybutyrate, which also happens to be the ketone preferred by brain cells (as an aside, the strips that test for ketones in the urine detect the presence of acetoacetate, not beta-hydroxybutyrate)."In the kidney, this process of keto-adaptation is also complex. Over time, urine ketone excretion drops off, perhaps to conserve a valuable energy substrate (although urine ketone excretion never amounts to very many wasted calories). This decline in urine ketones happens over the same time-course that renal uric acid clearance returns to normal (discussed below) and thus may represent an adaptation in kidney organic acid metabolism in response to sustained carbohydrate restriction. These temporal changes in how the kidneys handle ketones make urine ketone testing a rather uncertain if not undependable way of monitoring dietary response/adherence. Testing serum for beta-hydroxybutyrate is much more accurate but requires drawing blood, and it is expensive because it is not a routine test that doctors normally order."(Phinney, Stephen; Volek, Jeff (2011-07-08). The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable (pp. 164-165). Beyond Obesity LLC. Kindle Edition.)So actually, if after a few weeks the strips say you're not in ketosis, it just may be a sign that your body has adapted to the low-carbohydrate diet, which is what you want.I've only been using them for about a week, so we'll see what happens in a few weeks. But for now, waking up and peeing on the strip and seeing it turn pink is very encouraging!
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent if on a low carb diet
During a dental visit I discovered I had very high blood pressure and decided to immediately do a responsible, low-carb Atkins/ketogenic type diet as I knew being overweight was the cause. When the body switches from burning carbs to burning fat the liver produces ketones, which are acidic in nature. Keeping ketones in balance during a low-carb diet is essential, thus these 'pee strips' which allow you to measure where your body is in the process. They are simple to use - they are about 3" strips with the active part on the end. Hold the end in a 'pee stream' and it will turn a color based on ketones in the urine - the color gauge is on the side of the bottle and is simple to read. A great way to monitor your metabolism/liver output - and I've lost 15 pounds and my bp is 140/80 - but I'm on my way to losing 30 pounds. If I didn't have these to monitor my body I'd probably go all out protein which is not good, so these allow me to have some carbs and maintain balance. Good product, delivered timely!
5.0 out of 5 stars Ketostix for monitoring ketosis for low carb diet
When sticking to a low carb diet, it is helpful to know when you are eating the right things to stay on track. I probably tested about twice a day.I read the reviews for these strips prior to purchasing and am very satisfied with these. Accurate and very easy to use/verify ketone amounts.
5.0 out of 5 stars I canceled refund immediate after completing it. I decided to keep the product. Thank you!
Different than normal strips
5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes it's just worth going with the brand name!
I've made the mistake of ordering off brands in the past and i've gotten multiple boxes with 'dead' strips--either the expiration date had been altered/incorrect or there had been some kind of temperature or storage mishap. Not so with the Bayer product.One important thing about purchasing an item like this though is to note the actual seller. This item (at the time of the review) is sold by one of Bolo's partner vendors. In fact, the one listed today is not the same as the one that mailed mine so do the due diligence on checking out the vendors. This also means that shipping charges may vary as can the actual product prices. The listing today is actually about 10 percent less than what I paid (oh well). Sometimes you can even find vendors that keep their stock in the Bolo warehouse system and get the products with Prime/Super Saving as well...but do pay attention as the vendor (or at least the shipping) can change between the time you add to your cart and the time you check out.In any case, for those seeking to know their ketone status, this is a nice product--easy to use, easy to read, and reliable.Recommended!JTG
4.0 out of 5 stars Best quality ketone test strips on the market, but pricier than alternatives.
Probably the best option for ketone test strips, but pricier than alternative brands.I've been on and off the keto diet for almost a year now, and in that time I've gone through multiple bottles of ketone test strips. These are easily the most consistent/high quality test strips, providing very clear and evening coloring upon contact with the urine stream.My only issue is that there are many other brands out there that provide similar test strips at a cheaper price - they definitely work and tell you whether you are in ketosis or not, but sometimes the quality control leaves a bit to be desired since the coloring may be uneven on the little square chemical part.However, since I usually only use strips to tell whether I am in ketosis or not (and don't particularly care about how concentrated the ketones are in my urine), I will most likely be purchasing from other brands going forward. Unfortunately, this is not something I feel is worth spending the extra $$$ on.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not brand named ketosticks
These Ketosticks are pictured in a Bayer box, but the ones I received were not manufactured by Bayer. I’ve had ketosticks made by Bayer and the individual ketosticks have an imprint on them. These do not. Having said all of that, the ketosticks do their job, but the advertising is deceptive, in my opinion.
Works correctly!
I am a longtime low carb dieter and these strips (even though some believe they may not be as accurate as testing ketone levels in the blood) were an easy way to help me see if I was doing the right thing when I started my diet. I used them to monitor ketone changes in my urine so I would know when I was producing ketone levels indicative of ketosis.The only downside to these is that they say to use them all within a month and I am not testing my urine enough to use them up so a lot of them ended up getting thrown away once the month was up. They can be purchased now at most local pharmacies with Keto being a very big on the rise way of eating right now. But if you cant get them, order from here to get them quickly and start your journey.
Could be a scam
I have been using them for 2 days. I am doing the keto diet and the sticks seemed to confirm that by indicating moderate ketones al traces of glucose. Today I asked my wife to try them and she gets exactly the same results, being kindbof the oposite of keto. In summary, seems a scam.
Where’s the Ketones?
Works for a while
Easy to use
Easy to use
Five Stars
They work like a charm!
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