Do Ketones Actually Cause Fat-Burning, How To Use DRINKABLE Ketones, The Difference Between A Keto Diet & Ketones (& Much More!) With Dr. Latt Mansor
Ben Greenfield
Apr 12, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Fuel your heart with ketones for optimal performance
PET scan studies show that when ketones are available, the heart preferentially stocks up on them as a primary fuel source over other substrates.
Utilize ketones to support infant brain cell development
In infants, ketones are used not just for energy but as the actual precursors to build the fatty acids and cells that make up the brain.
Boost recovery with ketones post-workout
Taking ketones after a workout can enhance recovery by increasing glycogen resynthesis, mTOR activation for muscle synthesis, EPO for red blood cell production, and angiogenesis for new blood vessel formation.
Consume ketones post-workout to enhance sleep quality
Consuming ketones after a vigorous evening workout may normalize REM sleep and stress hormones, preventing the negative impact the exercise might have on sleep quality.
Utilize ketones to prevent post-meal energy crashes
For those who experience reactive hypoglycemia, having ketones present can prevent the cognitive decline and brain fog from a sharp blood sugar drop by providing the brain with an alternative fuel.
Jump-start fat burning with exogenous ketones
Drinking exogenous ketones sends a signal to upregulate your body's own ketone-related metabolic enzymes, making you more efficient at burning your own fat stores for fuel.
Utilize ketones to numb pain and enhance peak power in exercise
In anaerobic exercise like sprinting, ketones may improve peak power by creating an analgesic effect in the brain, numbing pain perception and allowing you to push harder.
Utilize ketones to prevent colorectal cancer cell division
Based on research showing ketones halt colorectal cancer cell division, a clinical trial is now underway using Ketone IQ as a preventative measure for high-risk individuals.
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