In this video, I share my experience and the results of a KETO-MOJO blood glucoseBlood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is a type of simple sugar circulating in your bloodstream. It can be a primary source of energy for your cells. Your body can get blood sugar from carbohydrates that you eat. The… Read More and ketonesKetones, organic compounds produced by the liver, are the unsung heroes of energy metabolism, stepping in when glucose, the body’s primary fuel, becomes scarce. Think of them as a reserve power generator, kicking into gear when the main power supply… Read More test after ingesting a series of powdered mix products.
WHY DID I CHOOSE THESE PRODUCTS?
Over the past two years, I’ve researched and tried hundreds of different products and have only been basing the glycemic effects on how my body reacts to them, so in this test, I am putting them to the ultimate challenge with a KETO-MOJO to properly analyze bloodBlood is the life force coursing through your veins and arteries, delivering vital oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body while whisking away waste products. It’s a complex, dynamic fluid—not just a simple red liquid. Consider it a… Read More glucoseImagine glucose as the tiny batteries powering every cell in your body. It’s a simple sugar, the primary energy source for your brain, muscles, and all your organs. Whether you’re sprinting, thinking, or even just breathing, glucose is the fuel… Read More and ketones one hour after my typical serving.
THE TEST PARAMETERS
Brief six-hour fastFasting simply means abstaining from food, and sometimes drinks, for a set period. It’s a practice observed across cultures and throughout history, for various reasons. What is fasting? Think of fasting as giving your body a break from eating. Instead… Read More then took a glucose and ketone test, consumed the below-listed products, blended with 12oz of water in their suggested serving sizes, and waited one hour before the final blood glucose ketones test. I had a small amount of straight black coffee within that same hour.
WHAT DID I CONSUME BEFORE THE TEST?
I mixed the following products in a serving:
Truvani OrganicThe word “organic” has two main meanings related to living organisms and the natural world. Here’s a breakdown of its definition, origin, and how it applies to food and health: Etymology and Origin: • Origin: The word “organic” stems from… Read More VeganA vegan is someone who follows a lifestyle that avoids animal products whenever possible. This includes food (meat, dairy, eggs, honey), clothing (leather, wool), and even entertainment choices (circuses, zoos that exploit animals). Origin: The term itself is quite recent,… Read More ProteinImagine your body as a bustling construction site, where every structure is meticulously built and maintained. Proteins are the versatile workers that make it all happen. They’re not just one thing but an entire workforce, each with a specialized role…. Read More Powder Peanut Butter – 20g of Plant Based Protein, Organic Protein Powder, Pea Protein for Women and Men, Vegan, Non-GMODemystifying Non-GMO: Your Guide to Understanding the Label Have you ever found yourself standing in the grocery aisle, puzzled by the “Non-GMO” label on various food products? It’s a term that has gained significant traction in recent years, but what… Read More, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (20 Servings): https://amzn.to/3ZqiXPX
Dr. BergSince graduating from chiropractic school, most people call me Dr. Berg—officially, Dr. Eric Berg, DC, or just The Knowledge Doc. My main passion has been and continues to be teaching people about health-related topics, including Healthy Keto® and intermittent fasting as a… Read More USDA Certified Organic Green Powder Superfood (60 Servings) – Made with Raw Wheatgrass Powder, Chlorophyll, Trace MineralsTrace minerals, though required in minuscule amounts, are vital for the maintenance of health and the proper functioning of our biological systems. This comprehensive exploration digs deep into the definition, etymology, real-life applications, contextual significance, and research findings related to… Read More & Natural EnzymesEnzymes are special proteins that speed up chemical reactions in your body. They’re like tiny helpers that get important jobs done quickly and efficiently. Examples: • Digestive enzymes: These break down food into smaller parts your body can absorb. (Example: Amylase… Read More – Non-GMO Green Superfood Powder – Lemon Flavor: https://amzn.to/3LfODl2
Dr. Berg’s (Veggie Solution) Organic Super Greens Powder w/Spirulina – Raw Green Powder Superfood – Vegetable Powder Supplement with VitaminsA vitamin is an organic molecule, which means it’s a naturally occurring compound made up mostly of carbon. Our bodies need vitamins in small amounts to function properly. They help with many important jobs, including: • Building and maintaining healthy… Read More, MineralsA mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid substance with a definite chemical composition and an orderly crystalline structure. Unlike vitamins, which are organic (made by living things), minerals come from the earth and don’t contain carbon as a main… Read More, Enzymes, and PhytonutrientsImagine phytonutrients as a plant’s secret weapon—a diverse array of compounds they produce for their own protection and survival. These compounds are not essential for the plant’s basic life functions (like vitamins and minerals are for humans), but they offer… Read More – 110 Servings: https://amzn.to/3PdygXe
Organic Spirulina Powder – Made with Parry® Spirulina, The Best Spirulina in The World, Highest Nutrient Density – Non-Irradiated, 4 Organic Certifications, Vegan Farming Process (75 Servings – 8 oz.): https://amzn.to/3r8Gg40
RISE Brewing Co. Original Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, SugarIn everyday terms, sugar refers to the sweet, crystalline substance we add to coffee, bake into cakes, or find naturally in fruits. But from a scientific perspective, sugar encompasses a broader category of molecules called carbohydrates. These are the body’s… Read More, Vegan, Organic & Non-GMO, Low AcidityA Deep Dive into pH, Health, and Everyday Life Have you ever puckered your lips after biting into a lemon or felt a burning sensation in your chest after a spicy meal? That’s the tangy sensation of acidity in action…. Read More, 7 fl. oz. Cans (12 Pack): https://amzn.to/45HEWUH
WHAT DID USE FOR THE BLOOD TEST?
Testing Kit w/ *GKI Capabilities:
KETO-MOJO GK+ Bluetooth Glucose & Ketone Testing Kit + Free APP for KetosisA Deep Dive into the Metabolic State Transforming Health and Wellness Imagine your body as a hybrid car, capable of running on two distinct fuel sources: gasoline (carbohydrates) and electricity (fat). Ketosis is like switching your body’s engine from gasoline… Read More & Diabetes Management. 20 Blood Test Strips (10 Each), Meter, 20 Lancets, Lancing Device, and Control Solutions: https://amzn.to/45IGb5V
Extras:
KETO-MOJO Test Strip Combo Pack for Use ONLY with The New GK+ Meter | 60 Blood Glucose + 60 Blood Ketone (120ct): https://amzn.to/461AUpX
*GKI – GKI stands for “Glucose Ketone IndexThe Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) is a simple yet powerful tool for understanding your body’s energy balance. It acts like a gauge, revealing how efficiently your body is burning fuel. Imagine your body as a hybrid car that can run… Read More.” It is a measurement used to determine the amount of ketones and glucose in your body. Ketones are moleculesImagine tiny building blocks that come together to form everything around you, from water to air to your own body! A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by strong forces called chemical bonds. Think of… Read More produced when your body burns fatFat, a macronutrient essential for life, has been both revered and vilified throughout history. It’s a source of energy, a protector of organs, and a carrier of essential vitamins. Yet, it’s also associated with obesity, heart disease, and other health… Read More for fuel instead of carbohydratesCarbohydrates, often called carbs for short, are organic molecules that your body uses for energy. They’re one type of fuel the body can use for energy. Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, hence the name “carbohydrate”… Read More. The GKI helps assess the ratio between your blood glucose levels and ketone levels, providing an indication of your body’s metabolicImagine your body as a bustling factory. In this factory, “metabolize” is the process of taking raw materials (like food) and transforming them into usable products (like energy). It’s the complex network of chemical reactions that sustains living things, ensuring… Read More state. KETO-MOJO has several status names for the varying levels of GKI. GKI levels are defined as follows:
9.0 or greater – Not in ketosis.
This level indicates that you’re not following a keto diet1. Simple Definition: Imagine your body is like a hybrid car with two fuel tanks: one for gasoline (sugar) and one for electricity (ketones). The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is like switching your car’s engine to run primarily on… Read More or only recently started.
6.0–9.0 – Mild ketosis
Weight loss and optimal health
3.0–6.0 – Moderate ketosis
Metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetesDiabetes is a chronic condition where your body struggles to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. Glucose is like fuel for your cells, and it comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by your pancreas, acts like a… Read More, insulin resistanceInsulin resistance is a condition where your body’s cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin. Imagine you have a key (insulin) that unlocks the door (cells) to let sugar (energy) in, but the key isn’t working as well as… Read More, and obesityObesity is a medical condition where someone has excessive body fat that can negatively affect their health. It’s not just about weight, but also about the amount of fat that accumulates in the body, especially around the belly. Etymology: The… Read More
1.0–3.0 – Therapeutic ketosisUnleashing the Power of Therapeutic Ketosis: A Deep Dive Imagine your body as a car with a dual-fuel engine. It can run on either gasoline (glucose from carbohydrates) or electricity (ketones from fat). Therapeutic ketosis is like intentionally switching your… Read More
Dietary management/treatment of cancerImagine your body as a well-organized society, where each cell plays a specific role. Cancer disrupts this harmony, as a group of cells goes rogue, breaking the rules of normal growth and function. These renegade cells multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors… Read More, neurological diseases, and chronicChronic simply means “happening over a long period of time” or “of long duration.” Imagine a situation that keeps going on and on, unlike something short-lived. • Other Names: You might not encounter many other terms for chronic in everyday… Read More inflammatoryInflammation is your body’s natural response to injury or infection. Imagine it like a fire alarm going off in your body, sending out signals to fight off invaders and heal damaged tissues. • Other Names: You might not hear many other… Read More diseases
1.0 or less – Highest degree of therapeutic ketosis
N/A — This level is generally only attainable under strict, medically supervised ketogenic diets
TEST RESULTS
BEFORE:
Glucose: 83 mg/dlImagine your blood as a vast ocean, teeming with various molecules and substances essential for life. mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the concentration of these substances within your blood. It’s like a measuring… Read More
Ketones: 1.9/mmol/L
GKI: 2.4 (“high therapeutic level of ketosis” according to KETO-MOJO)
AFTER (1 hour):
Glucose: 91 mg/dl (+12)
Ketones: 1.3/mmol/L (-6)
GKI: 3.8 (“moderate level of ketosis” according to KETO-MOJO)
KETO GRADE:
Overall Test: PASS
Truly-Keto-Friendly: YES
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