Kidneys

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Hello all,

I've been seeing a few threads here on kidneys latley and thought

I'd do a bit of looking into it since Olivia's recent bout with the

flu and spilling ketones.

Now granted I've only started looking this up there seems to be a

direct correlation between severe ketoacidosis and some kidney

problems. Keep in mind that ketosis and ketoacidosis are 2

different things.

*Ketosis occurs when fat breaks down is turned into ketones for

use as fuel by the body. Side effects can be...

- Fat loss

- Decreased Hunger

- Less cravings for carbs

- Increased energy

- Improved mood

I think that the latter two would pertain to people wanting to

loose weight.

*Ketoacidosis happens when blood pH becomes too low.

Ketoacidosis cannot occur unless you have type I diabetes and have

no access to insulin or complete starvation for 3-5 days. (I believe

in our small children that occurs much faster)

From what I gather about the process ketones are an acid that can

cause scar tissue on the kidneys if the condition gets serious

turning into ketoacidosis. I have NO idea how much exposure there

would have to be.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take all of this with a " grain of salt " !!!

I am not a medical doctor nor do I play one on TV!!! This was

only an internet Google search and we all know that everything on

the internet is NOT accurate. (I could make a web page on brain

surgery or rocket science and people might take it for the gospel)

I was curious about the possible correlation and I'm going to be

doing some more looking into it, who knows it might be a bunch of

bunk.

Please let's all keep an open mind and just research for a bit, I

would be so dissapointed if I just caused a panic on the

listserve!!

Leah, mom to 10 and

Olivia 5yrs, 11mths, 20.5lbs, 36 " , RSS, OI