A beginner’s guide to exogenous ketones (BHB)

Scientists have discovered a way to administer ketones to people, usually in the form of a drink. These are exogenous ketones, which comes from the Greek word exo meaning “outside”.

Exogenous ketones take MCT oils a step further. When you eat fats or MCT oil, there is a conversion process that must take place before ketones are actually produced.

Direct Energy

Exogenous ketones are a supplement that can be used to supply the body with a source of ketones that require almost no processing by the digestive tract and liver.

This makes them great not only for helping someone get into ketosis, but also as a quick energy source and performance enhancer for brain and body.

When should you take it?

1. First thing in the morning to help keep your ketones level up.

2. After a cheat meal.

3. Before/during workouts to supplement with readily available energy.

The Secret Behind BHB

Do you really need it?

The answer depends,

If you want to decrease the amount of time for your body to enter ketosis: Yes.

Not eating enough vegetables and still want replenish electrolytes: Yes

For athletic endurance and mental performance: Yes

Long term ketogenic diet: No, because you body already fat adapted.

Serving size

A full serving is between 11.7g - 12g for most products on the market. Look for a balanced blend for exogenous ketone because magnesium BHB is more expensive than others. Try the serving size for yourself with ketone urine strips, for most of the people half serving is enough to archive ketosis.