try exogenous ketones

your brain has a second fuel source you've probably never used

your body primarily runs on glucose — sugar from carbs. but there's a backup fuel source your brain actually prefers: ketones. normally, your body only produces ketones when you're fasting or cutting carbs drastically. but now you can skip the suffering and drink them directly.

what are exogenous ketones?

"exogenous" just means "from outside the body." instead of forcing your body to produce ketones through days of fasting or strict keto dieting, you take them as a supplement. they come in powder or liquid form, and they work fast — usually within 30 minutes.

the result? your brain gets access to its preferred fuel source without you having to overhaul your entire diet.

why your brain loves ketones

glucose is like regular gasoline. it works, but it's messy — you get energy spikes, crashes, brain fog, and that 2 PM slump where you can barely keep your eyes open.

ketones are like jet fuel. cleaner burn, more stable energy, sharper mental clarity. people report feeling like a fog has been lifted — thoughts come faster, focus comes easier, and that mental fatigue you've accepted as normal just... disappears.

how to experiment

start with a half dose of a reputable exogenous ketone supplement (BHB salts are the most common and affordable). take it in the morning on a lighter stomach. give it 30-45 minutes and pay attention to how your brain feels.

some people notice a dramatic difference. others feel a subtle sharpening. a few feel nothing. the only way to know which camp you're in is to try.

fair warning: the taste of most ketone supplements is objectively terrible. mix them with something strong-flavored and push through it.

the bigger picture

this isn't about following the keto diet or jumping on a trend. it's about understanding that your body has tools you've never explored. exogenous ketones are one experiment worth running on yourself.

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