Test your
Acetoacetate
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Acetoacetate?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Acetoacetate
Explanation: Acetoacetate is a type of ketone, which is a substance the body makes when it burns fat for energy instead of using carbohydrates. This can happen during fasting, following a low-carb diet, or if the body isn’t getting enough insulin, as in diabetes.
Test purpose:
- Monitor ketone levels: Especially in people with diabetes, to detect a serious condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, where ketone levels become dangerously high.
- Check metabolic state: For people on ketogenic diets or fasting, to see if the body is effectively burning fat for energy.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, ARUP Laboratories
An aspect of Cholesterol, Fatty Acids and Ketone Bodies .