Rapid Ketosis. Physical Stamina. Cognitive Edge.
PHK recommends the Keto-Mojo blood ketone meter to accurately track progress and maintenance. This kit will take the guesswork out of ketosis so you can manage your ketogenic diet with success and get results.
The meter is essential tool for anyone following a keto or ketogenic diet for weight loss, diabetes, general health benefits, or therapeutic purposes. Dial in your ketogenic diet by accurately measuring your level of ketosis.
Ketosis is a natural metabolic state. It involves the body producing ketone bodies out of fat, and using them for energy instead of carbs.
Ketones or Ketone bodies can be produced in your body (endogenously).
Ketones that come from sources “outside of your body,” typically referred to as supplements, are EXOGENOUS.
The common supplements found in the market today only contain bHB (beta-hydroxybutrate ketone). Acetoacetate, which is the other primary ketone body, is not utilized in supplements for a number of reasons, including it’s less effective in raising blood ketone level.
Both forms of ketone supplements make claims to increase ketones. The only way to see results is to test with a blood ketone monitor to quantify levels. Salts are not nearly as effective in increasing blood ketones, period.
For reference, most available ketone supplements contain 8–12 grams of ketones per serving. Not all are equal. Most of the ketones contained in these products are racemic (synthetic and are made in China).
The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. It lowers blood sugar and insulin levels, and shifts the body’s metabolism away from carbs and towards fat and ketones.
– Healthline.com
There are several versions of the ketogenic diet, including:
Standard ketogenic diet (SKD): This is a very low-carb, moderate-protein and high-fat diet. It typically contains 75% fat, 20% protein and only 5% carbs.
Cyclical ketogenic diet (CKD): This diet involves periods of higher-carb refeeds, such as 5 ketogenic days followed by 2 high-carb days.
Targeted ketogenic diet (TKD): This diet allows you to add carbs around workouts.
High-protein ketogenic diet: This is similar to a standard ketogenic diet, but includes more protein. The ratio is often 60% fat, 35% protein and 5% carbs.
Most people who are seeking the benefits of a ketogenic diet will try either the standard or the cyclical ketogenic diets as the targeted and high-protein ketogenic diets are utilized mainly by professional athletes and bodybuilders. Additionally, the standard and high-protein ketogenic diets have been studied extensively, and have the most data to support our understanding of how they can benefit the body.
We’ll briefly run through the benefits of a Ketogenic diet. Keep in mind that these benefits can also be experienced through the use of exogenous ketones, like PHK Concentrate.
A ketogenic diet is a very effective way to lose weight. A ketogenic diet is superior to a low-fat diet, partly because a ketogenic diet allows for increased protein intake, which is beneficial in itself. Increased ketones, lower blood sugar levels, and improved insulin sensitivity may also play a key role in making the Ketogenic diet so effective. (1), (2)
The keto diet provides your brain with energy via processes called ketogenesis. While the brain usually uses sugar for fuel, it can use ketones instead. Ketones are produced in the liver when glucose and insulin levels are low. Ketones are produced regularly in small amounts whenever you go for many hours without eating, such as after a full night’s sleep. However, when you undertake a Ketogenic Diet or introduce exogenous ketones like PHK concentrate your brain has an ample source of energy from ketones instead of sugar. (3)
This alternative fuel (ketones) has been found helpful in the following cases:
Memory: Older adults at risk of Alzheimer’s disease have shown improvement in memory with introduction of Ketones. (4)(5)
Brain function: Feeding older and obese rats a ketogenic diet leads to improved brain function. (6)
Migraine headaches: Researchers report that low-carb or ketogenic diets may provide relief to migraine sufferers. (7) (8).
Parkinson’s disease: In a small, uncontrolled study, five out of seven people with Parkinson’s disease who completed a four-week ketogenic diet experienced a 43% improvement in self-reported symptoms. (9)
Traumatic brain injury: Studies that implemented a ketogenic diet both pre and post surgery have demonstrated improved structural and functional outcome in traumatic brain injury. (10)
Many long-term ketogenic dieters report improved brain function and more stable energy levels, likely due to the rise in ketones and more stable blood sugar levels.(11)
Ketogenic diets appear to affect the brain in a number of positive ways, such as providing a ‘feel good’ effect and bolstering brain power.
Being in a state of ketosis has been shown to increase production of a common neurotransmitter in the brain called GABA. There is evidence that various anxiety disorders result from dysfunctional GABA activity.
Studies conducted on the use of the ketogenic diet in seizure disorders, for example, tend to show that a good balance of GABA leads to better mental focus, reduced stress and anxiety.
Diabetes is a disease characterized by changes in metabolism, high blood sugar, and impaired insulin function.
The ketogenic diet can help you lose excess fat, which is closely linked to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome. (12) Indeed, ketones, whether exogenous or created by the body are effective in managing many states that relate to insulin resistance. (13)
If you’re deciding to transition to a ketogenic diet, let us help. Certain supplements can be beneficial on a ketogenic diet. These include exogenous ketones, MCT oil, and minerals. PHK concentrate is an exogenous ketone that can help your body transition into using ketones as fuel. With PHK concentrate, you can experience the benefits of a keto lifestyle without restricting your diet so severely.
“Several key signs and symptoms can help you identify whether you are in ketosis.”
Ultimately, if you’re following the guidelines of a ketogenic diet and stay consistent, you should be in some form of ketosis. However, if you are like MOST people who struggle with compliancy and the restrictions of a traditional ketogenic diet, PowerHouse Ketones is exactly what you need!
If you want an accurate assessment, monitor ketone levels in your blood. PHK recommends the Keto Mojo blood ketone meter for testing.
If your goal is weight loss, and you are enjoying your ketogenic diet and feeling healthier, there is no need to obsess over your ketone levels. You can always keep to a more modified approach of the traditional ketogenic diet which will allow you the benefits of eating out with friends and maintaining a “keto-lifestyle.”
Pubmed.gov offers a guide published by the national health institute that characterizes their process in measuring beta-hydroxybutyrate (beta-OHB) in the blood. The offer guidelines for distinguishing simple hyperglycaemia from ketosis, and as an indicator of adequate resolution of ketoacidosis, using an electrochemical blood ketone meter.
Resource Available Here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11553201/