Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Understanding the Keto Diet and Its Effect on Breath Tests
The ketogenic diet, commonly referred to as keto, is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet designed to put the body into a metabolic state called ketosis. In ketosis, the body burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy, producing ketones as a byproduct. One type of ketone, acetone, is released through the breath and can sometimes interfere with DUI breathalyzer tests. This has raised concerns about whether individuals on a ketogenic diet could register false-positive breath test results, leading to wrongful DUI charges.
