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Exogenous Ketones: The Secret to Calm Brain Focus

Original Title: #105 Exogenous ketones, my coffee protocol, and supplements for blood sugar regulation (Premium Member Q&A July 2025)

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Tools & Software

  • Precision Extra - A meter used for measuring blood glucose and ketones.

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People Mentioned

  • Dr. Richard Veach - Co-developed the Oxford ketone (Delta G).
  • Kieran Clark - Co-developed the Oxford ketone (Delta G) at Oxford.
  • Dr. Mark Mattson - Discussed the effects of ketones on GABA and glutamate balance.

Organizations & Institutions

  • Darpa - Provided funding for the development of the Oxford ketone.

Courses & Educational Resources

  • Found My Fitness premium community - Offers access to exclusive content, AMAs, and supports the ad-free mission of the podcast.

Websites & Online Resources

  • FoundMyFitness - The podcast platform where the episode was published.

Other Resources

  • Delta G - A brand of exogenous ketones, specifically the Oxford ketone, developed by Dr. Richard Veach and Kieran Clark.
  • Ketone Aid - A product that also uses the ketone ester beta hydroxybutyrate esterified to 1,3 butanediol, started by Richard Veach.
  • Ketone IQ - A product that uses 1,3 butanediol as a slow-acting ketone precursor.
  • Kimax unbleached coffee filters - Recommended brand of coffee filters.
  • Purity Coffee - Recommended brand for organic coffee, both decaf and caffeinated.
  • Kimax pour over glass coffee maker - Recommended coffee maker.
  • Avmacol Extra Strength - Recommended supplement, particularly for tremors, as an alternative to green powders.
  • Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D plus K2 - A new supplement the host is taking.
  • Creatine - Supplement discussed for its benefits on afternoon energy levels and potentially lowering homocysteine.
  • Ubiquinol - A bioavailable form of CoQ10, discussed for its benefits in glucose regulation, lipid panels, and mitochondrial health.
  • Berberine - Supplement discussed for its benefits in glucose regulation and lipid panels.
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid - Supplement discussed for its benefits in glucose regulation and lipid panels.
  • Vitamin K2 - Supplement discussed in combination with Vitamin D.
  • Collagen - Supplement taken daily in coffee.
  • Lutein and Zeaxanthin - Components found in the host's multivitamin, relevant for eye health.
  • Benfotiamine - A form of thiamine, the host is not currently taking it.
  • Methylated B Vitamins - Discussed in the context of homocysteine levels, obtained through a multivitamin.
  • Moringa Powder - Previously recommended but now avoided due to concerns about heavy metals.
  • Phosphatidylcholine - Recommended form of choline supplementation to avoid increasing TMAO levels.
  • Citicholine (CDP Choline) - Another potential form of choline supplementation, discussed for its nootropic effects.
  • Thorne Products - A brand of supplements mentioned positively by a listener.
  • CoQ10 - Discussed in the context of egg quality and ovarian reserve at higher doses.
  • Prenatal Vitamin - Recommended for women preparing for egg freezing or improving egg quality.
  • Vitamin D - Recommended supplement for women preparing for egg freezing or improving egg quality.
  • Omega 3s - Recommended supplement for women preparing for egg freezing or improving egg quality.
  • Melatonin - Recommended supplement for its antioxidant effects on eggs.
  • Myoinositol - Supplement taken for sleep and ovarian reserve.

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