Can Ketosis from a Low-Carb Diet Really Skew Breath Test Results?

It is possible that ketosis from a severely low-carb diet could skew breath test results. The reason lies in the science of how your body generates energy and the science of how breathalyzer tests work. What Is Ketosis? When people switch to a diet that is very low in carbohydrates, their bodies no longer have enough carbs to convert into glucose for energy. Instead, their bodies turn to fat for energy. The human body can break down fat, but it produces waste products called ketones when it does so, during a process called ketosis. To get rid of the ketones, the body...

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