When Are Ketones Dangerous? – Dr. Berg

What happens when your ketone levels get too high? Find out in this video.

0:00 Introduction: Dangerous ketone levels
0:10 What is ketoacidosis?
0:50 Starting keto and ketones
1:05 High ketone levels
1:29 Ketosis and protein
2:15 Thanks for watching!

In this video, we’re going to take a look at ketone levels and what they mean. Ketoacidosis is when your blood is too acidic, which typically only occurs with type 1 diabetes. Ketones above 10 signify ketoacidosis.

Normally when starting a keto diet, ketone levels are at around .5. Ketones increase as you incorporate exercise and intermittent fasting.

As long as your ketone levels are below 10, you are in a healthy range of ketosis. Generally, there is no need to worry about ketone levels unless you have type 1 diabetes.

It is important to consume a moderate amount of protein while doing keto and intermittent fasting so that your body doesn’t ever need to rely on your muscles for energy. This also helps prevent the blood from becoming too acidic.

Most people doing keto and intermittent fasting won’t ever have to worry about high ketone levels. If you find that your ketones are close to, or above 10, check with your doctor to see if you have an insulin-related issue.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you understand why there’s no need to worry about your ketone levels while you’re in ketosis. I’ll see you in the next video.