The Truth About Ketones: Benefits & Impact on Brain Health w/ Dr. Latt Mansor | 260 | Kelly LeVeque

Development

Dr. Latt Mansor, a leading expert in physiology and metabolism, discusses the evolution of exogenous ketones from salts to esters and now to diols. He explains how the U.S. military's quest for a super fuel led to the development of exogenous ketones, which allow for high physical and cognitive performance without dietary restrictions 1. This innovation enables a physiological state where high ketone levels coexist with normal blood glucose, enhancing both mental clarity and endurance 2.

The idea of exogenous ketones, which is external ketones, a ketones that you can literally drink in order to increase your blood ketone levels, come in.

--- Dr. Latt Mansor

Kelly LeVeque shares her enthusiasm for these advancements, highlighting the improved taste and benefits of modern ketone supplements 3.

   

Benefits

Exogenous ketones offer numerous health benefits, including enhanced mental clarity, sustained energy, and reduced inflammation. Kelly LeVeque emphasizes their potential for mitochondrial health and cognitive function, noting their use in both aerobic and anaerobic activities 4. Dr. Latt Mansor adds that ketones improve memory recall and reaction time, making them valuable for both athletes and those with cognitive challenges 5.

Memory recall was one of the improved parameters alongside with reaction time.

--- Dr. Latt Mansor

He also highlights their anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid in managing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance 6.

   

Comparative

The podcast explores the differences between various forms of exogenous ketones, focusing on their metabolic impacts. Dr. Latt Mansor explains that beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is the primary ketone body used for energy, while ketone esters, though effective, can cause high blood acidity and stress markers 7. The newer diol form offers sustained energy without these drawbacks, as it is metabolized slowly by the liver 8.

Your liver is dictating when your body needs these ketones, so it's going to metabolize that stuff and slow drip it out.

--- Kelly LeVeque

Kelly LeVeque shares her experience using exogenous ketones for clients who need energy without being in ketosis, highlighting their role in maintaining cognitive function and energy levels 9.