KetoStix Question...

[sputnikhq]

Do KetoStix "go bad"? I am 5 days into heavy "no carb"-ing, and am working out 1-2 times a day w/ cardio. Yet, the Stix are as light brown/tan as ever. Did I get pimped and need to take them back or what? I've never had this problem before...
Thanks,
SputnikHQ

 

[bentley bear]

They have to be used before the sooner of the expiration date on the bottle or within six months of first opening. Also if you leave them out, moisture will mess-up reagent.

 

[frankenfurter]

Don't go by the shade of color on the stix to judge how deeply you are in ketosis. Increased water intake and other factors can affect how dark they turn. Just use them as a gauge for if you are in ketosis or not. Better yet, go by your own fat loss.

And yes, they can go bad if expired or left open.

 

[MrMakaveli]

I have NEVER gotten ketostix to show me in ketosis ever!, including after a short 4 day trip where I hate almost nothing but 2 cans of tuna the entire time.

Like others have said go by fat-loss. Their is nothing special about ketosis unless your diet is super-reduced in calories and muscle MUST be protected.

 

[sputnikhq]

Thanks for the KetoStix info - I could tell I was burning fat, but it's nice to see those bad boys go purple. I guess mine were just old.
Sputnik