At its simplest, a ketogenic diet is a very low carbohydrate, high fat, moderate protein diet. The purpose of following a ketogenic diet is to put the body into a state of ketosis where the body relies on burning fat for fuel instead of sugar.
Read MoreLittle research has addressed whether age and gender impact how the body may respond to exogenous ketones, until now. Our latest manuscript focused on a project examining this important and neglected topic.
Read MoreWhen it comes to delicious snacks, jerky is one of the most popular choices out there. With most of us spending more time at home, you can discover how to make almost anything from scratch if you put your mind to it. Thanks to its high protein and mineral content, jerky is not only tasty, but it’s also a healthy alternative to some other snacks. Read on to learn more about jerky and how you can make your very own at home.
Read MoreCaffeine is one of, if not the most popular drug used in America, consumed by over 80% of US adults. As a result, it is also an extremely well-studied compound. Most caffeine is consumed as coffee; however, caffeine is also found in chocolate, soft drinks, energy drinks, sports supplements, and more recently, ketone supplements.
Read MoreThe most widely available ketone supplements fall into the category of "ketone salts."… So, when consuming ketone salts, you are also consuming electrolytes. But, electrolytes aren't just coming along for the ride; they serve a purpose, too. In this way, ketone salts may offer additional benefits than just ketones alone!
Read MoreWe have experimented with most, if not all, commercially available exogenous ketone supplements. We've learned a thing or two and are ready to pass our knowledge on to you as the consumer! This article aims to provide the information you need to choose a high quality and effective ketone supplement. And importantly, prevent you from being tricked and mislead by fancy marketing or bold claims.
Read MoreAlmost every day it seems like a new study is added to the diet’s repertoire of benefits; benefits that are often attributed to ketone bodies themselves. But the reality is, ketogenic diets aren’t always easy to follow, and adherence is a major barrier that prevents the ketogenic diet from reaching its full potential. There are increasing number of scientific studies that are showing the efficacy of exogenous ketone supplements in neurological disorders, seizure disorders, glycemic control, athletic performance, and more.
Read MoreLast month a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine gained a lot of attention on social media, even catching the eyes of larger news outlets, like the New York Times and CNBC.
The study was designed to test the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE*) on weight loss and metabolic health in patients with overweight and obesity.
Read MoreFrom a glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve, to a beer while watching America’s favorite pastime, to going out with friends after a long day of work, alcoholic beverages have long been a drink of choice of the American Culture. An area that we at KetoNutrition wanted to delve into a little further is how alcohol affects metabolism.
Read MoreAs many of you know our team participated in the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations 23 during the summer of 2019. We report about the first research results from the NEEMO 23 mission: Changes in Individual and Team Cognition in High Stress Extreme Underwater Saturation Environment Under Intense Workload.
Read MoreCancer cachexia is a devastating comorbidity of cancer, with a defining hallmark of muscle wasting. A recent study discusses that ketone bodies had an anti-atrophy/catabolic effect across cancer, cancer-independent inflammatory, and in food-intake controlled atrophy environments, suggesting a direct anti-catabolic effect of ketone bodies.
Read MoreMost people already know processed foods aren’t health foods, but that doesn’t stop most people from eating them. They’re tasty, they’re convenient, and they’ve got billions of marketing dollars behind them that play with the brain and reel people in. An interesting study about why processed foods cause us to overeat and gain weight.
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