Thoughts on exogenous ketones

[Alicia_Nicholson]

Has anyone tried adding exogenous ketones to their Ketogenic diet?

[Shortstuff]

They’re a fantastic way to dispose of your hard earned money

[Jacob4Jesus]

There is very little value unless you need quick easy energy, like if you are running a marathon. Even then its best to take Ketone Esters.

Even then, it is generally far better to take medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) which convert quickly to ketones in the body.

The founders of this forum did a podcast about Exogenous Ketones here where they talk about these issues.

–Jacob

[VLC.MD]

Has anyone tried adding exogenous ketones to their Ketogenic diet?

Hi first time poster & interested in exogenous ketones.

I bought some last night.

For the price alone, I cant suggest anyone to bother.

A wise man once said:

On another topic

An average adult liver will make about 100g of ketones a day. Exogenous ketones are around $30 for 7g, of which only half is physiological. So your liver will make roughly $850 worth a day.

Hilarious.

On another topic

Perfect Ketone

jillian uses Perfect Ketone.

it is generally far better to take medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) which convert quickly to ketones in the body.

Interesting. I am trying to learn more about ketones. I listened to the podcast last night. Jacob … seems like you have alot of knowledge about ketones … any good sources for me to read.

I am mostly interested in:

• basic science about ketones
• therapeutic potential for Alzheimer’s, Seizure Disorder, and any other diseases.

Thanks !

[PaulL]

Check out the science section of the forums. Lots of good stuff there. Also listen to the Dudes’ podcasts. Cheers.

[Jacob4Jesus]

Interesting. I am trying to learn more about ketones. I listened to the podcast last night. Jacob … seems like you have alot of knowledge about ketones … any good sources for me to read

I am just a guy who got excited about fixing my metabolism about 2 months ago.

The default if you are interested inthe science is The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable

If you like listening then I sugest going back to the podcast and listen to these episodes:

• Insulin
• Ketones
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Femail! (if aplicable)
• Type 1 Diabetes with Ian Kelly
• Metabolic Rate

If you are a regular podcast listener then all of the episodes have value.

I have heard that insulin levels have a significnt impact on Alzheimer’s but I don’t know any details. You will probably also find somethign int he Health section of this forum.

–Jacob

[VLC.MD]

@Jacob4Jesus - thanks for the links. I read the book The Obesity Code. I would like more practical info so that book sounds great.

Im not sold on exogenous ketones for weight loss but see it as a potential therapeutic tool for certain health issues. I ordered some to play with … I’ll see how it goes.

[Jacob4Jesus]

Im not sold on exogenous ketones for weight loss but see it as a potential therapeutic tool for certain health issues. I ordered some to play with … I’ll see how it goes

Great. Please let us know what you discover.

[VLC.MD]

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Keto Academy and Exogenous Ketones

Hi Everyone! I just returned from 6 days in Vegas for Keto Academy. It was an unbelievable experience where the leading inovators, top researchers and doctors talked about ketones and what they do to our body. It was 10 hour days and I didn’t want to leave my seat for fear I would miss something. My journey to a Ketogenic diet was because I was having health issues and scared. I saw a post on one of my friends FB page on the benefits that pure therapitic exogenous ketones were having on him. Mo…

[OldDoug]

Take away people’s desire to market something and make money, and take away people’s wish for a “magic pill,” and what do we really have here?

[PaulL]

A lovely way of eating that is not glamorous but is highly satisfying.