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What are ketones in urine and what can that indicate?
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Starvation : Ketones are formed when your body is not getting nourishment and is having to find nutrients from stored fat. It is a byproduct of that process that can be found in your urine.
Answered 2/9/2016
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Starvation: not eating causes your body to breakdown stores and produces ketones. You need to eat regular meals and stay hydrated.
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