Understanding what ketone level to shoot for is helpful when trying to lose fat.
Ketone Level for Fat Loss
For fat loss, the best ketone level is 0.5 mmol/l BHB ketone or higher on a blood meter.
Research into the ketogenic diet and fat loss shows that this ketone level helps you eat less without trying. And eating less helps you lose fat over time.
How to Measure Your Ketones
The best way to check your ketone levels is with a ketone blood meter. There are other methods but a blood method is the most accurate.
However, if you are using a keto diet, you can reach this ketone level without measuring anything. Just by eating only keto-friendly foods you will reach 0.5 mmol/l BHB.
Summary of Takeaways
Key Points | Details |
Ketone Level Should be 0.5 mmol/l BHB | For fat loss 0.5 mmol/l BHB is the goal |
Use a Blood Ketone Meter | Blood ketone meters are the most accurate measurement of ketones |
Keto Diet Will Get You to 0.5 mmol/l BHB | You don't need to measure ketones if you follow a keto diet. |
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