Question:
How many carbs can you have and still go into ketosis?

   — lessofme170 (posted on January 29, 2002)

January 29, 2002
I am not sure, but I do know that you can buy a test strip that will turn purple when you are there. You can find them at any drug store.
   — Vicki B.

January 30, 2002
I know that when I was doing the atkins diet I read somewhere on his website that you aren't supposed to eat more than 20 carbs a day in order to stay in ketosis. Hope that helps a little.
   — tjmoore

January 30, 2002
The number of carbs required to STOP the process of ketosis is different for everyone, depending upon their own metabolism and how they process nutrients. When I was on the Adkins diet a few years ago.. I used the KetoStix to keep track of the urine output of ketones.. you're shooting for PURPLE test strips. I learned that 4-5 grapes was enough for me to 'lose the purple' on my test strips. Any pharmacy has the strips (although possibly not stocked in smaller ones, they can order them for you and have them there in a day or two).
   — Diane E.

January 30, 2002
I don't know that there is a magic number. When I was on the Lindora plan (in CA), I had fruit with almost every meal and I was in heavy (dark purple, on the verge of black) ketosis on my keto sticks. Also, if you do purchase the keto sticks - word of warning - not everyone's urine will make the stick turn color. You may be in ketosis and not be able to make the stick darker.
   — Goldilauxx B.