Chapter

Ketone Esters and Stoic Ancestors.
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52:57 - 59:59 (07:02)

The speaker talks about his experience with Ketone Esters and how our ancestors used to fast regularly, without access to food for days.

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The human brain accounts for 20% of the body's metabolic demand, but can only access stored glucose in the liver.
52:57 - 55:14 (02:17)
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Brain metabolism
Summary

The human brain accounts for 20% of the body's metabolic demand, but can only access stored glucose in the liver. The solution is the ability to break down fat into a distinct molecule that the brain can use as fuel.

Chapter
Ketone Esters and Stoic Ancestors.
Episode
#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Nutritional ketosis can be achieved by restricting carbohydrates primarily and keeping the consumption of protein at a minimum, resulting in the production of beta hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate.
55:14 - 57:19 (02:05)
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Nutritional Ketosis
Summary

Nutritional ketosis can be achieved by restricting carbohydrates primarily and keeping the consumption of protein at a minimum, resulting in the production of beta hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate. While it might not give the same extreme results as a 7-14 day fast, it has similar health benefits.

Chapter
Ketone Esters and Stoic Ancestors.
Episode
#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The Ketone ester cocktail is not a palatable drink and tastes more like jet fuel, which is not something one would expect from a stoic diet supplement.
57:19 - 59:59 (02:40)
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Ketone Ester
Summary

The Ketone ester cocktail is not a palatable drink and tastes more like jet fuel, which is not something one would expect from a stoic diet supplement.

Chapter
Ketone Esters and Stoic Ancestors.
Episode
#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show