A refractometer measures simple as well as complex carbohydrates
in the urine using the Brix scale. It is different than blood gluclose testing
which is important and should be tested. The recommended brix range for
urine is 2-4.
Urine refractometry is more about carbohydrates metabolism or,
more to the point, impaired carbohydrate metabolism. Up until now it has been
thought that blood sugar problems were only a factor of problematic insulin
production or uptake. Another serious function loss is reduced bicarbonate and
proteolytic enzymes production.
When acidosis is a result of poor carbohydrate metabolism, it is
not only due to incomplete metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids,
but also due to the loss of bicarbonate production by the pancreas. It gives
new perspective to the problems of sugar balance as a result of incomplete
digestion and malabsorbtion.
Too many carbohydrates can lead to high levels in the blood
which are then excreted in the urine leading to high brix numbers. Many people
have deficiencies in chromium leading to a loss of insulin sensitivity and a
loss of sugar transport into the cells for burning as energy.
When the refractometry number is too high oxygen levels are
reduced allowing anerobic fermentation reaction at the cellular level. Low
refractive index goes back to excess hydration and poor digestion. Consume more
fruits and vegetables. Low refractometry numbers not only reduce the body
temperature but also have a dramatic detrimental effect on digestion due to the
fact that digestive enzymes are extremely temperature dependant.