Colette Heimowitz M.S. who is the Director of Education and Research at the Atkins Health and Medical Information Services answered a number of questions that were submitted by members on another LC Board.

Question:

"We know that any color change in a ketosis stick means you are in ketosis. But is the darker the stick better or does it mean you may not be getting enough water? Or does it mean you are burning more fat??"

Answer:

"Remember in the book it says to test only at night and at least one hour after eating as this will give you a truer reading. ALSO any color change means you are burning fat. The darker the color, the more fat you are burning. It does not mean you are not getting enough water. Water will have little or no impact on the sticks color"