What are Ketones?
A Superior Fuel Source
Research has been done on ketones and ketosis for over a decade. Ketones or BHB-Betahydroxybutyrate , is what drives the benefit of a ketogenic diet.
As we get older, our brain isn't able to utilize glucose and carbohydrates very well. The worse our diet is, the brain becomes more resistant to using glucose and carbs for fuel... think brain fog.
We need to provide it with the right source of fuel. Studies show that as we age, our brain is still able to use ketones for fuel. Ketones are a superior fuel source to glucose and carbohydrates.
Ketones & the Brain
Ketones are a signaling molecule that help keep the light switch on. They are a stable and efficient fuel source
which improves focus, concentration and cognitive speed.
Ketones & Muscle
Ketones trigger muscle protein synthesis which allows
our body to burn fat without depleting muscle. Ketones
are like a bodyguard around our muscle.
Ketones & Hunger
Studies show that Ketones suppress our appetite, decrease hunger and sugar cravings because of the
way they act inside of our brain , so people tend to eat
less. Ketones improve insulin sensitivity by lowering
Grehlin and elevating Leptin, our hunger hormones, to regulate appetite..
Ketones & Sleep
Preliminary studies suggest that ketones positively affect neurotransmitter release associated with sleep to enhance sleep quality and duration.
Ketones & Mood
Ketones modulate our stress hormone Cortisol which can improve mood stability and resilience against stress. They also positively affect our gut microbiome, our "second brain," which plays a critical role in mood regulation and immune response.