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Show Notes
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Ingestion of exogenous ketone esters (like Delta-G, Ketone Aid) show heightened levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) similar to several days of fasting.
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When you ingest ketone ester products you REDUCE reliance on glucose during exercise.
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For HIGH intensity exercise (that requires glucose) -> Ketone Esters have a negative effect! ; low intensity long duration ULTRA exercise may be helpful from a cognitive standpoint.
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The biggest gain you get with ketone esters is in recovery; they appear to enhance aspects of adaptation. Sleep, erythropoietin and capillarization have all shown enhancements following post-exercise supplementation.
