Ketones in urine: what they mean
What are ketones? Ketones (also known as ketone bodies) are substances that are produced in the liver when fatty acids are broken down. They include acetone, acetoacetate and b-hydroxybutyrate. If you are starving or have an insulin deficiency, the body produces more ketones. These then enter the bloodstream and are excreted via the kidneys in … Ketones in urine: what they mean