Exogenous ketones: what they are and how they work
Exogenous ketones: what beta-hydroxybutyrate is, ketone salts and esters, how they enter the blood, what happens in the muscles and brain. An editorial review with links to studies.
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The benefits of exogenous ketones for athletes: the evidence base
What research actually shows about exogenous ketones in sport: endurance, strength and sprint exertion, recovery, glycogen, overtraining. An analysis of the evidence base from the editorial team.
Side effects of exogenous ketones
Side effects of exogenous ketones: gastrointestinal symptoms, sodium and mineral load, glucose reduction, acid-base balance, interactions with medications. An editorial breakdown.
How to take exogenous ketones: dosage, timing, duration
How to take exogenous ketones: serving size, timing before, during, and after training, course duration, combining with food and carbohydrates, monitoring ketone levels. A practical guide from the editorial team.
Exogenous ketones: forms and which to choose
Forms of exogenous ketones: BHB salts, monoesters, diesters, 1,3-butanediol, MCT, powders, drinks, and capsules. How to read the label and which form to choose for your goal — a comparison from the editorial team.
Who should not take exogenous ketones
Who should not take exogenous ketones: diabetes and glucose-lowering drugs, kidney and heart disease, hypertension, pregnancy, children, metabolic disorders. A list of contraindications and cautions from the editorial team.
Myths about exogenous ketones
Myths about exogenous ketones: whether they burn fat, whether they replace the keto diet, whether they increase endurance, and whether they “switch on” ketosis. A breakdown of popular claims based on research from the editorial team.
What to combine exogenous ketones with
What to combine exogenous ketones with: carbohydrates, protein, caffeine, MCT, electrolytes, the keto diet. Which combinations have a scientific basis, which are doubtful, and which are best avoided — an editorial review.
MCT oil: what it is and how it works
MCT oil: what medium-chain triglycerides are, how caprylic and capric acids differ from coconut oil, how MCT are absorbed, oxidized, and converted into ketones. An editorial review.
The benefits of MCT oil for athletes: the evidence base
The benefits of MCT oil for athletes: what studies showed on endurance, glycogen sparing, tolerability, body composition, and the keto diet in sport. A critical analysis of the evidence base from the editorial team.
Exogenous ketones: what they are and how they work
Exogenous ketones: what beta-hydroxybutyrate is, ketone salts and esters, how they enter the blood, what happens in the muscles and brain. An editorial review with links to studies.
The benefits of exogenous ketones for athletes: the evidence base
What research actually shows about exogenous ketones in sport: endurance, strength and sprint exertion, recovery, glycogen, overtraining. An analysis of the evidence base from the editorial team.
Resources we follow
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