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Old Thu, Nov-09-17, 04:01
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Originally Posted by JEY100
I have gone from ignoring these as Marketing scams to worrying that that rapid popularization and monetizing of anything "Ketogenic" is going to lead to its equally rapid demise after some idiot biohacker dies. Jacking up ketones artificially without compensating low glucose and other adjustments is an unknown.

Speaking of Silicon Valley...a headline yesterday...

"Silicon Valley's favorite diet is now available in a three-day meal kit that costs $210 " !!

http://www.businessinsider.in/theli...st/61566312.cms



Some whiny reporter who found the Diet Just Soooo Hard to do, ultimately realized that $210 was a little pricey for some salmon and almonds.



Dr Davis (Wheat Belly) believes that some of these exogenous ketone salts are potentially dangerous if taken in quantity throughout the day because the ketone salts are bound to minerals such as calcium or potassium and that the amount of mineral consumed can potentially become dangerously high if taken too often. He has written to some of the manufacturers to express his concerns. Best to stay away. His fear also is that someone could die from overuse. He thinks that exogenous ketones may have their use for some people but their safety at present is in question. This product is not a salt but I would still worry about it's safety if overused, the more is better issue.

That Business Insider article is a great illustration of the narcissism and laziness of some people coupled with a lack of understanding of the purpose of eating a ketogenic diet.

Jean
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