"The New FOURTH Macronutrient"? How Ketones Go Beyond Carbs, Fat & Proteins, & How To Use Them The RIGHT Way With Rob Rogers & Gary Millet.
Ben Greenfield
Dec 5, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid ketone drinks based on 1,3-butanediol for energy efficiency
Unlike direct BHB, ketone products based on 1,3-butanediol are alcohols that must be converted by the liver, a process which costs energy (ATP) and can be toxic.
Utilize new salt-free liquid BHB to prevent gastric distress
A new liquid BHB concentrate has been developed that is a pure acid, not bound to a salt, which avoids the potential for gastric distress from high salt loads at higher doses.
Utilize exogenous BHB to enhance mitochondrial longevity
Exogenous BHB may be a key to longevity by improving the 'holy trilogy' of mitochondrial health: increasing proliferation, boosting efficiency, and enhancing cellular signaling.
Leverage BHB for recovery and inflammation reduction in cycling
Many Tour de France cyclists take BHB not just for performance, but also for recovery by taking it before bed to leverage its dramatic impact on inflammation.
Experiment with superfuel: combine glucose, D-BHB, and L-BHB
For the first time, you can now experiment with using three fuels at once—glucose, D-BHB, and L-BHB—to create a 'superfuel' in a glucosed state, not just a ketogenic one.
Tailor D-to-L ketone ratios to achieve specific health goals
An AI model suggests specific D-to-L ketone ratios for different goals, such as 80% D for athletic performance or 70% L for Parkinson's.
Recognize L-isomer of BHB for its unique metabolic effects
Contrary to previous belief, the L-isomer of BHB is not inert but is metabolically active and has its own distinct impacts on neurotransmitters, different from the D-isomer.
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