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Sports Med March 2017 PMID 27430501

Ketone Bodies and Exercise Performance: The Next Magic Bullet or Merely Hype?

Philippe J M Pinckaers, Tyler A Churchward-Venne, David Bailey, Luc J C van Loon

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Several contributions delve into the physiological mechanisms, mentioning the Randle cycle and RER values, as well as referencing the inconsistent performance effects of exogenous ketones, which underscores a cautious or skeptical tone. The tone varies from scientific to conversational, reflecting genuine curiosity and some skepticism about the hype surrounding ketone supplements.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed opinions, some questioning the effectiveness of ketone supplements, while others highlight their limited impact on performance.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions reflect moderate curiosity, especially around the inconsistency of supplement results and their physiological effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with scientific concepts like the Randle cycle and specific performance data, indicating a moderate level of in-depth analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

Given the ongoing debate and technical references, the discussions suggest the topic has some influence but no definitive conclusions yet.

Abstract in brief

  • Ketone bodies are an alternative energy source that become important during starvation and can influence how the body uses carbs and fats, sparking interest among athletes and coaches looking for new ways to boost performance.
  • A ketogenic diet, which is high in fat and low in carbs, can increase the body's natural ketone levels, but may also impair performance during intense exercise because it reduces carbohydrate availability, a crucial fuel for muscles.
  • Although supplements like ketone salts and esters can quickly raise ketone levels without needing dietary changes, there is currently no solid evidence that taking them during exercise will improve athletic performance when proper nutritional strategies are used.]
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GreenlightPT
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Gommaar D'Hulst
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2. Je kan niet tegelijkertijd meer suikers (glucose) en vet gaan verbranden. Randle cycle 101. Exogene ketonen hebben we een invloed op RER, misschien daarom verkeerde conclusie? verbranding βHB = RER 0.89 verbranding AcAc = RER 1 https://t.co/cXRhUPK8eU https://t.co/3zzXdnNjzA

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Tony Ciccone
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Why are TDF teams divided over the use of a supplement which has beeen shown to impair or not affect performance? #TDF2019 #TourdeFrance https://t.co/kawK3XULii https://t.co/nwjmg4xsU1 https://t.co/X6rsoPrQly https://t.co/c5I7xQ9kYf

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Hob Gadling
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@1953Trevor @geoffreywoo @janvyjidak @UniofOxford @hvmn It's actually less doping than glucose, since glucose actually improves performance whereas exogenous ketones (esters or salts) pretty consistently don't https://t.co/IMFqscgCwQ https://t.co/hIGNvZqHEu https://t.co/uu3lcwMwnx https://t.co/N3pYSpS3q5 https://t.co/CjLBN9qmbK

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RT @XphysNerd: Why are TDF teams divided over the use of a supplement which has beeen shown to impair or not affect performance? #TDF2019 #…

Jul 21, 2019 · 1 share · 470 followers View post →
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Build Holistic Nutrition
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GreenlightPT
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Posted to our private Facebook squad group, but worth sharing here

Feb 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 2,937 followers View post →
Hob Gadling
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@1953Trevor @geoffreywoo @janvyjidak @UniofOxford @hvmn It's actually less doping than glucose, since glucose actually improves performance whereas exogenous ketones (esters or salts) pretty consistently don't https://t.co/IMFqscgCwQ https://t.co/hIGNvZqHEu https://t.co/uu3lcwMwnx https://t.co/N3pYSpS3q5 https://t.co/CjLBN9qmbK

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@mischnachtreisr@mastodon.opencloud.lu
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RT @XphysNerd: Why are TDF teams divided over the use of a supplement which has beeen shown to impair or not affect performance? #TDF2019 #…

Jul 21, 2019 · 1 share · 470 followers View post →
Tony Ciccone
@XphysNerd · X

Why are TDF teams divided over the use of a supplement which has beeen shown to impair or not affect performance? #TDF2019 #TourdeFrance https://t.co/kawK3XULii https://t.co/nwjmg4xsU1 https://t.co/X6rsoPrQly https://t.co/c5I7xQ9kYf

Jul 19, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 179 followers View post →
Gommaar D'Hulst
@Gommaar · X

2. Je kan niet tegelijkertijd meer suikers (glucose) en vet gaan verbranden. Randle cycle 101. Exogene ketonen hebben we een invloed op RER, misschien daarom verkeerde conclusie? verbranding βHB = RER 0.89 verbranding AcAc = RER 1 https://t.co/cXRhUPK8eU https://t.co/3zzXdnNjzA

Jul 17, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,322 followers View post →
The Beet Sweats
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Ketone Bodies and Exercise Performance: The Next Magic Bullet or Merely Hype? - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/u2L1fU3EEB

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