Choosing The Right Ketone · Castore: Built to Adapt

Choosing The Right Ketone

I get asked often about why I am so partial to Kenetik Pro or Ke4 over other forms of ketones. I thought I would do a short primer on this topic to help everyone better understand.

Delta G (D-BHB only) D-β-hydroxybutyrate in powder or liquid form. Instant BHB in your blood—peaks ~1–2 mM in 30–60 min. Fast energy for brain and muscle, but levels crash back by 2–3 hrs. No extra fuel source once it clears.
Ketone IQ (1,3-Butanediol only) 1,3-butanediol (BD) that your liver turns into D-BHB.• Metabolism: BD → alcohol dehydrogenase → D-BHB over 1–4 hrs. Peak ~1.5–2 mM. Slower, lower ketone rise; minimal GI issues or electrolytes—but no immediate spike, so it can feel underwhelming.
Medium-chain triglycerides (C6–C10 fats).• Metabolism: Goes straight to liver, β-oxidized to acetyl-CoA, then partially converted to BHB over 2–4 hrs. Peak ~0.3–0.6 mM.• Effects: Gentle, sustained mild ketosis. But high doses (>30 g) often cause cramps, diarrhea, and only low-level ketones.
Dual Ester (Kenetik Pro or KE4: D-BHB + 1,3-Butanediol in one molecule) A single compound that, when digested, releases free D-BHB immediately AND 1,3-BD for later conversion.Immediate D-BHB spike to ~3–5 mM in 30–60 min.– 1,3-BD portion converts to more D-BHB over the next 2–4 hrs, sustaining levels at ~2–3 mM for 4–6 hrs.– No mineral load, neutral pH, minimal gut upset. Dual-phase ketonaemia—fast AND long.– Trains your own ketone-burning machinery (upregulates BDH1/SCOT).– Clean fuel with zero electrolyte drama and near-instant mental/physical boost.

The reason I choose the Kenetik Pro or Ke4 is because with the combination of fats + sustained you get a turbo-boost spike AND a steady cruise, all from one dose.They are clean with no sodium/potassium dump like salts, no stomach revolt like high-dose MCT.They leave blood pH and electrolytes untouched Using them regularly improves your cells’ ability to burn ketones long-term. These are the staple of my supplementatoin. If you want the highest, quickest, and longest-lasting ketone lift—without cramping, gut issues, or electrolyte headaches—grab the dual-ester formula (Kenetik Pro or KE4). It’s simply the gold standard for peak performance, brain power, and metabolic flexibility. If your interested in learning more about them I highly recommend the book 4th Fuel by Travis Kristofferson. Do you use Ketones? Which ones?

Below is a good guide to determine how many servings per day and bottles per month would be best for your needs. It is based on the Kenetik Pro:

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Maintain 20

0.25 bottles/day

8 bottles/month

Prevention, Focus, Energy

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Repair 40

0.5 bottles/day

15 bottles/month

Cognitive Decline, Memory

Impairment, Brain Fog, APOE4