I have long been highly skeptical of the so-called keto diet fad. The keto diet is very low-carb, very high in fat diet, where fat intake can be as high as 70-80% with only 5% as carbohydrates (20-50 ...

Ketonuria happens when you have high levels of ketones in your urine. It is commonly seen in people with diabetes. It can also happen during pregnancy. Here is what you need to know about ketonuria, ...

Ketones decrease reliance on muscle proteins for glucose production in the body and provide an alternative energy source, particularly in the brain, where fats cannot be used directly for energy ...

Once thought to be a boon to athletic performance, new research suggests that ketone supplements might actually worsen overall performance. Let's start with the basics: Ketones are products created by ...

The stories of Asterix and his friend Obelix introduced us to a magic potion that comes in a small bottle and doesn’t taste good but dramatically increases strength and fitness. Sports nutrition ...

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by raised blood glucose levels, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who ingested ketones ...

Ketone esters are designed to put the body in ketosis without doing the keto diet. They allow people to bypass keto flu and also still eat carbs. However, obesity specialist Dr. Spencer Nadolsky ...