Monday 21 November 2016

Can You Really Boost Performance with Ketones?

Hello again, fitness fans!

Did you know that the body takes from multiple sources for fuel? For instance, the brain mainly uses glucose (sugar) for fuel, but it can also use ketones, such as acetone, acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate. Naturally produced through the metabolism process during low-calorie dieting, ketones not only provide fuel for the brain but can also cause euphoric sensations. The question is, would supplementing with ketones boost performance? During the Olympics, media reports speculated some cyclists were supplementing with ketones. Was it worth it? Well, according to a literature review by researchers from Maastricht University, the answer is… no, not really. The breakdown of ketones releases energy more slowly than carbohydrates, and trying to pump up your brain with these slow-moving fuels just doesn’t have an effect on physical performance.

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