Where We’re Heading in the World of Exogenous Ketones with Frank Llosa
Robert Sikes
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Have you ever wondered about the benefits of exogenous ketones?
Frank Llosa is an entrepreneur and former Division I track athlete,
who incorporates biohacking to stay competitive in all his endeavors.
He is the founder of KetoneAid, a performance-enhancing sport and
brain ketone ester drink.
What
you'll hear in this episode:
The beginnings of ketone drinks and the changes that have occurred
since (3:36)
Ketone esters vs. ketone salts (5:13)
Benefits of the ketone salts and what it means to be in ketosis
(7:04)
Caffeine and exogenous ketones (9:50)
Science and electrolytes (11:02)
The differences between the various esters on the market (14:14)
Preying on the ignorance of the consumer with "quick fix" foods
and supplements on the market (18:57)
The various products available through KetoneAid and their benefits
(19:46)
Possible adverse effects (27:18)
How the body converts the ketones (31:21)
Possible intoxication (32:18)
When in doubt, avoid questionable products (34:28)
Glucose-based athletes and inflammation and how ketone esters can
help (38:22)
How consuming exogenous ketones affects endogenous fat metabolism
(43:37)