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The Dangers of Constantly Taking Exogenous Ketones
13:54 - 18:19 (04:25)
While exogenous ketones are naturally produced during fasting and in low-carb, high-fat diets, constantly taking them when consuming a normal diet can be dangerous, given that it does not occur naturally and may cause an unnatural elevation of blood ketone levels.
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Tim Ferriss and a guest discuss the different types of ketones and the importance of using the right class of ketone.
13:54 - 15:24 (01:30)
Summary
Tim Ferriss and a guest discuss the different types of ketones and the importance of using the right class of ketone. They also share some travel stories, including Tim's role as a translator during one of his birthday parties and their experiences in Japan.
ChapterThe Dangers of Constantly Taking Exogenous Ketones
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The speaker expresses skepticism regarding taking exogenous ketones regularly when consuming a normal carbohydrate-rich diet as it does not occur naturally in humans, except in a dangerous situation as a diabetic.
15:24 - 18:19 (02:54)
Summary
The speaker expresses skepticism regarding taking exogenous ketones regularly when consuming a normal carbohydrate-rich diet as it does not occur naturally in humans, except in a dangerous situation as a diabetic. However, he acknowledges the natural production of ketones during extended fasting and their benefits to the heart and brain.