Appl Physiol Nutr Metab October 2017 PMID 28750585

Nutritional ketone salts increase fat oxidation but impair high-intensity exercise performance in healthy adult males.

Trevor O'Malley, Etienne Myette-Cote, Cody Durrer, Jonathan P Little

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Most comments discuss the dual effects of ketone salts on fat burning and exercise performance, using scientific terms like 'fat oxidation' and referencing mechanisms such as the 'Randle cycle.' The tone varies from curiosity to skepticism, reflecting moderate engagement and consideration of the study's significance in sports and health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that ketone salts increase fat oxidation but reduce high-intensity exercise performance, indicating general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Participants appear moderately interested, with some posts questioning the implications and others referencing related physiological effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include citations of scientific mechanisms, such as the 'Randle cycle,' and question the broader significance, showing an active level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the study influences thinking about supplement use in athletic or health contexts, thereby having some noticeable impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that consuming ketone salts raises plasma betahydroxybutyrate levels and increases fat oxidation during steady-state cycling exercise.
  • Despite the metabolic benefits, ingestion of ketone salts significantly reduces high-intensity cycling performance, with about a 7% decrease in average power output during the time trial.
  • Overall, while nutritional ketone salts promote fat burning, they may impair the ability to perform at high intensities during exercise in healthy adult males.]

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L. Amber O'Hearn
@KetoCarnivore · X

So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which BOHB increased fat oxidation? https://t.co/gBtDxDVIcU https://t.co/vw21kgY6hY

Apr 19, 2021 · 44 likes · 6 shares · 59,874 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 · 184 followers View post →
OJSN
@iamojsn · X

Nutritional Ketone Salts Increase Fat Oxidation but Impair High-Intensity Exercise Performance in Healthy Adult Males https://t.co/nvNdUf9dkX

Feb 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 14,969 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Body has various energy substrates (balanced over millions of years), artificially forcing one to skyrocket is dumb — imagine meal with 900,000 starters, 1 main, 1 dessert Ketone salts increase fat oxidation but impair high-intensity exercise performance https://t.co/i63OF9r4sp

Apr 26, 2021 · 1 like · 389 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

"Accordingly, O’Malley et al. (2017) found that exogenous ketone salts decreased CHO oxidation during exercise, which has been explained by a “Randle cycle-like” effect" Ref: https://t.co/ho80f3Ap2C

Feb 8, 2024 · 19,482 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

RT @KetoCarnivore: So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which…

Apr 21, 2021 · 6 shares · 8,605 followers View post →

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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

"Accordingly, O’Malley et al. (2017) found that exogenous ketone salts decreased CHO oxidation during exercise, which has been explained by a “Randle cycle-like” effect" Ref: https://t.co/ho80f3Ap2C

Feb 8, 2024 · 19,482 followers View post →
pibotino
@Tmobrandom · X

@dumbovisma soweit ich mich erinnere gibt es weak evidence, dass exo-keto Recovery unterstützt, hat dann nix mit ketose zu tun und ist halt echt @rschteuer meine quelle: https://t.co/PUaoc8qO18

Sep 8, 2023 · 33 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Body has various energy substrates (balanced over millions of years), artificially forcing one to skyrocket is dumb — imagine meal with 900,000 starters, 1 main, 1 dessert Ketone salts increase fat oxidation but impair high-intensity exercise performance https://t.co/i63OF9r4sp

Apr 26, 2021 · 1 like · 389 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

RT @KetoCarnivore: So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which…

Apr 21, 2021 · 6 shares · 8,605 followers View post →
Deborah Gordon, M.D.
@DrDeborahMD · X

RT @KetoCarnivore: So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which…

Apr 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 3,766 followers View post →
Kerry Ireland
@kezzybear1968 · X

RT @KetoCarnivore: So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which…

Apr 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 434 followers View post →
LowCarbCarla
@LowCarbCarla · X

RT @KetoCarnivore: So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which…

Apr 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 829 followers View post →
Dan Donaldson
@DanDona21972788 · X

RT @KetoCarnivore: So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which…

Apr 19, 2021 · 6 shares · 66 followers View post →
L. Amber O'Hearn
@KetoCarnivore · X

So, if you believe taking exogenous BOHB competes with body fat, how do you interpret the results of this study in which BOHB increased fat oxidation? https://t.co/gBtDxDVIcU https://t.co/vw21kgY6hY

Apr 19, 2021 · 44 likes · 6 shares · 59,874 followers View post →
OJSN
@iamojsn · X

Nutritional Ketone Salts Increase Fat Oxidation but Impair High-Intensity Exercise Performance in Healthy Adult Males https://t.co/nvNdUf9dkX

Feb 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 14,969 followers View post →
@mischnachtreisr@mastodon.opencloud.lu
@mischnachtreisr · X

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 · 184 followers View post →
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