Tag: Safe keto

The optimal ketone range for nutritional ketosis is typically between 0.5 and 3.0 mmol/L. A ketone level of 8.0 mmol/L, or higher, is not beneficial for a standard keto diet and can be a sign of a medical emergency known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

A meta-analysis found that participants on a ketogenic diet for epilepsy had a mean annual incidence of kidney stones significantly higher than the general population. This highlights the importance of understanding **how to do keto without damaging kidneys** and why a medically guided approach is essential to protect renal health.