The Ketone Playbook: My Go-To Protocols + Live Q&A
đ Ketones = Game Changer. This is the thread where Iâll drop my go-to ketone protocols âĄïž and YOU can fire away with any questions. đŹ Comment your experiences, hacks, and questions belowâletâs build the ultimate ketone resource together. đ Webinar coming soon⊠stay tuned. Practical Dosing Blueprints 1.Pre-Workout Protocol (Performance & Focus) Goal: Elevate ketones, buffer acidosis, support hydration & glucose supply. - Hydration: 500â750ml water + electrolytes (sodium 500â1000mg, potassium 200â400mg). - Bicarbonate: 0.3 g/kg sodium bicarbonate (~20g for 70kg athlete), dissolved in water. Take 90â120 min before session to minimize GI upset. - Trehalose (Carbohydrate): 15â25g as slow-release carb for sustained glycogen supply. - Ketone Ester (D-BHB/1,3-BD): 15â25ml (~7â12g KE) 10â15 min pre-warmup. Effect: Dual-fuel system (glucose + BHB), reduced acidosis, enhanced mental focus . 2.Intra-Workout Endurance Protocol Goal: Sustain metabolic efficiency, prevent bonk, extend time-to-exhaustion. - Every 60 min: Trehalose or isomaltulose: 20â30g (slow carb). Ketone Ester: 10â15ml (~5â7g KE). - Optional: electrolyte top-up (sodium/potassium). Effect: Preserves glycogen, stabilizes glucose, sustains BHB 1â3 mM . 3.Post-Workout Recovery Protocol Goal: Accelerate glycogen resynthesis, repair, and inflammation control. - Protein: 20â30g whey or EAAs. - Carbs: 40â60g high-GI glucose or maltodextrin. - Ketone Ester: 20â30ml (~10â15g KE), taken 30â45 min post-exercise (separate from carb/protein drink for maximal signaling). - Trehalose: Add 10â15g if training volume is very high or glycogen depleted. Effect: 50% faster glycogen replenishment, stronger mTOR activation, reduced inflammation . 4.Sleep Recovery Protocol (Athletes) Goal: Deep recovery, improve next-day performance. - Ketone Ester: 2.5â10ml (~1â5g KE) immediately before bed. - Optional: Magnesium glycinate/threonate for additional relaxation.