I ran across a great article by Dr. Mercola that summarizes the use of ketones in improving athletic performance and for battling Alzheimer’s and other diseases. There are also links to some other informative articles and interviews. I have experimented with exogenous ketones, Ketoforce and KetoCaNa, and wrote about it in a prior blog post, “Experimenting with ketone supplements.”

I have stopped using ketone supplements prior to long rides in favor of another product, Vespa, that I will write more about later. It tastes better and is far easier on my stomach. plus I experienced the same benefits as the ketone supplement. And I am relying on the natural production of ketones through adhering to a ketogenic diet combined with intermittent fasting.

I’m happy to see more and more articles published about the positive effects of ketones on athletic performance (cycling, in particular), and more importantly, on the treatment and hopefully prevention of Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons’, and other diseases. We have a long way to go to adequately inform people about the danger of sugar and other processed foods, and to open their minds to the benefits of ketones and a ketogenic diet. But I’m determined to be part of the group who does, and thanks to a ketogenic diet I have the stamina to hang on for the long haul!