In this video, I share my experience of drinking (one can) and unboxing Zevia energy drinks in their well-done factory packaging (shipping option on Amazon) and then measuring my 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 bustling highway system within your body, carrying various cellular vehicles… Read More to find out if the drink had any significant effect on my blood sugarSugar is a substance represented as a simple carbohydrate (a basic type of molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen) that serves as a vital component throughout the body. It is the primary source of energy for most cells, acting like the body’s main fuel. Every part of the body,… Read More levels (glucoseGlucose, a simple sugar (a sweet substance the body uses for energy), serves as a vital component in the human body, acting as the primary fuel for cells (tiny units that make up the body). Imagine the body as a bustling factory, where glucose is like the electricity powering the… Read More,) 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 (carbohydrates) is low. While often associated with the ketogenic diet,… Read More, and overall GKI (see definition below.)

WHY DID I CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

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 (how I physically feel after eating or drinking,) so in this test, I am putting Zevia energy drink to the ultimate challenge with a KETO-MOJO to properly analyze my 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 Word “Blood Sugar” This term is a modern invention, emerging… Read More and ketones one hour after drinking one can.

THE TEST PARAMETERS

Short 12-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 of using the food you just ate for energy, your… Read More (overnight), then took a glucose and ketone test in the morning, consumed the Zevia energy drink, waited one hour, and then took another blood glucose and ketones test.

WHAT DID I EAT OR DRINK FOR THE TEST?

(Only drank one can) Zevia Zero Calorie Energy Drink, 4-Flavor Classic Variety Pack: https://amzn.to/3Zer6GI

WHAT TOOL DID I USE TO TEST MY GLUCOSE AND KETONES?

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 to electricity, primarily using fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates…. Read More & Diabetes Management. 20 Blood Test Strips (10 Each), Meter, 20 Lancets, Lancing Device, and Control Solutions: https://amzn.to/45IGb5V

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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

DEFINITION: *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 on either gasoline (glucose) or electricity (ketones). The GKI tells… 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 them as the microscopic Legos that build the world! The… Read More produced when your body burns fatThe substance known as fat occupies a role far more complex and vital than often perceived. While frequently discussed in terms of diet and appearance, this tissue, properly termed adipose tissue when referring to the cellular mass, is a dynamic and essential component supporting a myriad of the body’s critical… 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” (carbo = carbon, hydrate = water). They come in simple… Read More. The GKI helps assess the ratio between your blood glucose levels and ketone levels, providing an indication of your body’s metabolicMetabolism is the set of chemical processes that happen inside the body to keep it alive and working. Think of the body as a busy kitchen where food is turned into energy, building blocks, and waste. These processes break down food to release energy, build new cells, and remove unwanted… Read More state. KETO-MOJO has several status names for the varying levels of GKI; they 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 electricity. This means you drastically reduce your intake of carbohydrates… 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 key that unlocks cells, letting glucose in to provide energy…. 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 it should. Here’s a breakdown to make it clear: •… 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 word “obesity” has a long history, dating back to 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 body’s engine to run primarily on electricity, a state where… 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 that invade and damage surrounding tissues. Origins of the Word… 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 conversation. In some specific contexts, terms like “long-term” or “persistent”… 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 names for inflammation in everyday conversation. Scientists sometimes use terms… 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: 79 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 cup that reveals how much of a particular ingredient is… Read More
Ketones: 1.3 mmol/Lmmol/L is a composite unit that combines two measurements: • mmol (millimole): A unit for measuring the amount of a substance. Imagine it as a way to count the number of tiny sugar or electrolyte molecules in your blood, like counting cars on a highway. One millimole is a very… Read More
GKI: 3.3 (“You’re in a moderate level of GKI ketosis,” according to KETO-MOJO)

AFTER (1 hour):
Glucose: 65 mg/dl (-14)
Ketones: 1.6 mmol/L (+3)
GKI: 2.26 (“You’re in a high therapeutic level of ketosis” according to KETO-MOJO)

CONCLUSION

I was surprised by the final test results in that my glucose shifted down by 14 points, and my ketones went up by 3 points. The GKI also indicated an increase from “moderate ketosis” to a “high therapeutic level of ketosis.” Very interesting results… But now my question is, WHAT caused the glucose to drop and ketones to increase? Will need to do more testing to analyze this down the road. Overall Test: PASS True-Keto-Friendly: YES

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