To try or not to try

#1

I happen to have a couple of big tubs of Keto OS, Orange Dream, produced by Pruvit. I did not pay for this stuff.

I have read many contradictory things about this product. It helps speed weight loss, it inhibits the body’s production of ketones, can quickly put one into ketosis and more.

Personally I am currently in ketosis, doing an 18:6 fast, eating a very LCHF dinner, and trying to, OF COURSE, lol, lose weight as quickly as possible. I feel great. I also feel like I am losing weight. I have an important event in two weeks that is inspiring my urgency.

My question is…to try the Keto OS or not to try…would it enhance or inhibit?

I see that there is a 2 dudes podcast on exogenous ketones which I fully intend on internalizing. Until I find an hour to listen, I’d greatly appreciate experience or insight any of you may have on exogenous ketones.

(Tubeman) #2

Not sure about the weight loss aspect, but I tried exogenous ketones once and felt like I took a small pile of amphetamines. I now understand why they’re marketed as performance enhancers. While they’re probably not physiologically addictive, I could see people chasing the experience. So there’s that.

A big worry for me is that these supplements are not selective as to the left or right hand isomers, and I’m not sure about what long-term effects ketone isomers have. Ketone isomers are discussed on the show you mentioned I believe.

My take on it, fwiw, is if you can make your own ketones, why pay for ones that someone made in a lab? Then again, I am a frugal bastard.

For weight loss, fasting is probably fastest, but I feel that’s a thing to go into at a measured pace, and with knowledge.

Curious to hear what others think about this. Also, on the topic of increasing ketones, I am curious what people think about MCT oil.

#3

I found my hour. I listened to podcast #36, my first 2 keto dudes episode. It was great. @richard @carl Incredibly informative and entertaining. From brer rabbit to tetris to esters…intriguing, illustrative…

To answer my own question, for anyone who hasn’t found their hour of listening time, stay away from chemically created ketones. For a more entertaining and scientific explanation, tune into episode #36

#4

I bought a bunch of exogenous ketones when I first started back in November. I found a site that had a pretty good sale plus I had a discount code/coupon so I bought a bunch of them. Been drinking a serving every morning since then. Now I’m down to my last few doses and I’m not going to be ordering any replacements. I don’t really want to fork out the cash and those drinks taste horrible. They don’t give me any sort of energy boost either.

I’m not sure if they’ve helped with my weight loss, but I have lost 65 pounds in 3 and a half months. Could I have done that with diet & exercise alone? Maybe… Who knows? I guess my next 3 and a half months will show what type of results I’ll get without them.

(Troy) #5

Great results
Congrats!
More importantly, thank you for your honesty on how you got there :grinning:

(Allan L) #6

Was going to point you to this podcast when started reading your message. And I agree, anyone thinking about taking exogenous ketones should really listen to this episode.

Lucky for me I listened to most of their podcasts when starting out on the diet so had already covered this subject when someone suggested “Take exogenous ketones” and I immediately shot the idea down.

#7

I’ve used all of those before running or jiu jitsu sessions, and they do provide a decent boost of energy if you’re already keto adapted. I probably wouldn’t just take them unless I was planning to do something very active.

(Pete A) #8

This. Why add something manufactured to the regimen if you don’t have to?