Anyone experimenting with ketones?

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ShrinkFixed

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Been messing around with a cheap ketone supplement for a month now, the kind from the big online retailer. Honestly, can't tell if it's doing diddly squat. Anyone else tried adding ketones to your routine and noticed anything?
 
I thought about taking them to help kickstart ketosis while dieting or to artificially inflate my ketone levels higher than what I can produce. The only way to know if something works is before and after bloodwork, IMO. Everyone reacts differently. I've got a blood ketone meter but couldn't get into ketosis the times I've tried while on a GLP-1. That's when I looked at exogenous ketones but never went through with it.
 
Those strips are for a specific type of ketone (acetoacetate) that isn't found in most exo ketone supplements. You need a blood test to measure the type of ketone body commonly used in those supplements, like beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB).
 
Hey ShrinkFixed, I just looked at some product descriptions and saw "raspberry ketones" which aren't even real ketone bodies. That might explain why you aren't feeling anything.

From what I've researched, D-beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) salts and BHB esters are the real deal. The esters supposedly raise ketone levels even higher but are expensive. I'm considering a Nutricost BHB powder but only a half dose to start.
 
FYI, I saw an article about a new type of CGM in development -- a CGM/CKM that also monitors ketones. Aimed at T1D folks, but it makes you wonder if a non-prescription version could come out for those of us just watching our ketone levels.
 
I've had a good experience with ketones. I use them during my marathon training. I have my protein shake after my workout and then the ketones 10 minutes after. I'm noticeably less sore the next day than I would be otherwise. I save them for my hardest workouts of the week like speed work and my long Sunday run. They help prevent overtraining.
 
I'm a big fan. I get better mental focus and improved verbal fluency when I take them. Plus, I can lift weights longer.
 
I've been on Ozempic for about 3 months now mostly to deal with constant food cravings. I'm on a low dose and losing slowly, which is fine but I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this... I used to enjoy healthy meals like grilled chicken and veggies. Now they don't appeal to me at all. Anyone else?
 
PulseDonut36 said:
I used to enjoy healthy meals like grilled chicken and veggies. Now they don't appeal to me at all. Anyone else?
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It's not just you! It's weird, but I've noticed the same thing. Before, I loved making salads and grilled fish. Now, I find myself craving junk food more often, although in smaller portions. Healthy food seems harder to eat. It changes every couple of weeks, though. Last month I wanted ALL fresh fruit and grilled chicken. The last week, I can only handle ramen. It makes no sense!
 
Anyone else have weird food cravings since starting GLP-1s? I never liked peanut butter, but I've been eating it non-stop!
 
TirzAF said:
Anyone else have weird food cravings since starting GLP-1s? I never liked peanut butter, but I've been eating it non-stop!
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OMG, me too! I randomly crave Egg McMuffins from McDonald's, and I never liked them before. Most days, I'm not hungry, but when I am, it's for an Egg McMuffin, lol.
 
I'm craving eggs like crazy! I eat at least four every morning now. I also find myself wanting really sour yogurt a lot.
 
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