Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina Break Through Your Fat Loss Plateau with Carb Refeeds & Ketones: Dr. Latt Mansor
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In this powerful second interview, Dr. Latt Mansor returns to the podcast to share his personal 20+ lb fat loss transformation—and how he used ketones and strategic carb re-feeds to break through stubborn plateaus, curb hunger, and preserve lean muscle mass.
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We dive into:
- How to use ketones to improve fat loss quality (not just scale weight)
- Why Dr. Mansor says ketones helped him “lose fat without losing muscle”
- How carb re-feeds helped him overcome plateaus and support metabolic flexibility
- How ketones support appetite control, recovery, and training performance
- A new study showing ketones boost sprint output and reduce fatigue
- Ketones vs. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic—how they compare for appetite suppression
- Dosing protocols for fat loss, fasting, and late-night cravings
- How ketones improve oxygen delivery, red blood cell production, and reduce cortisol
- The science behind ketones reducing muscle protein breakdown and supporting performance
- Ketones and the brain: supporting focus, anxiety, ADHD, and GABA signaling
If you’ve hit a fat loss plateau—or want to preserve muscle while losing fat—this episode is packed with cutting-edge science and tools on how to use exogenous ketones and strategic carbs to support metabolic health, performance, and sustainable results.
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