135: What You Probably Don’t Know About Ketosis with Dr. Latt Mansor

In this episode, Taylor interviews Dr. Latt Mansor about his work with ketones and the different effects they can have on our bodies. As both point out throughout the episode, any benefit of ketones depends on the individual– both the way their genetic makeup reacts to ketones and their level of activity. Starting off the episode with a more clinical approach, Latt breaks down and defines what ketones are, the process of ketogenesis, and what conditions must be met for our bodies to enter ketosis.

As the episode progresses, the discussion centers around endogenous ketones versus exogenous ketones and the benefits of each. Using a ketogenic diet, the body takes advantage of endogenous ketones produced, yielding benefits like weight loss and a boost in energy. On the flip side, using an exogenous ketone source, such as Ketone-IQ™, may be suited more for a generally healthy individual that seeks to fuel their mental clarity, metabolic health, or athletic performance.

The episode wraps up with Latt discussing his work with the Special Forces to combat the effects of hypoxia through the consumption of exogenous ketones.

Tune in to learn more!

Key Quotes

“I think at the end of the day, we only have one life. We’ve got to enjoy our life as much as we can, but also take care of it– so by being on a ketogenic diet [it] is us taking care of our health, our wellbeing.” –Dr. Latt Mansor

“If you don’t like what you’re eating every single day, that could be doing more harm than good because of the mental aspect of it.” –Taylor Morgan

Key Timestamps

[7:25] – Episode start with Dr. Latt Mansor;

[11:55] – Defining ketones, ketosis, and ketogenesis;

[14:22] – Endogenous versus Exogenous ketones;

[19:16] – Benefits of a ketogenic diet (endogenous ketones);

[22:42] – The correlation between mental wellbeing and physiology;

[24:51] – How exogenous ketones act quickly through the blood-brain barrier;

[29:23] – Benefits of using exogenous ketones (Ketone-IQ™);

[32:09] – Using ketones, casein, or collagen before sleep and relaxation;

[39:18] – Latt’s study with the Special Forces (ketones against hypoxia);

[43:30] – The effects of diet and levels of physical activity on body composition;

[50:35] – Focus on the quality and timing of meals;

[52:58] – The importance of using trial and error to determine what works for your body;

[57:48] – Who Ketone-IQ™ is and isn’t for;

[1:01:16] – Episode wrap up

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