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

What blood ketone level should you be trying to achieve on a ketogenic diet in order to get the ideal level for weight loss?

Are higher levels of ketosis better?

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[kimwall]

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

[geraldjoseph]

3:04 —-Ketone levels

10:07—The importance of Protein

[isven]

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

[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.

[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.

[MG-cdek]

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!

[jawadhazrat]

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.

[laylamaria]

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.

[shawncoe]

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!!!

[starzthelimit]

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.

[rhondaanthony]

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!!

[helipeek]

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

[Itfeelsmoist]

I'm only in it for I ketones. Weight loss isn't everyone's goal, ketones solve a lot of issues for some people.

[amierikke]

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.

[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.

[clarkct]

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

[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

[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!

[kaninecalms]

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

[davidharle]

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.