Exogenous Ketones, Fuelling Workouts with Ketones
How do you know which product is right for you? How to choose exogenous ketones.
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Which one is right for you?
Exogenous Ketones are an incredibly new development in the health and supplements arena. With all the flavours, powdered and liquid forms, and added minerals, how can you choose a product that’s right for you?
In this blog post, we will go through all the brands, ingredients, effects and flavours for all of the products available.
Liquid or Powder Form Exogenous Ketones?
Most BHB supplements come in powdered form which you just shake up with ice water or iced almond milk. Only KetoBlitz and KetoForce come in liquid form and these are very fast acting compared with the powdered BHB. The powdered BHB forms are slightly longer lasting and last even longer in raising your blood ketone levels when combined with MCT Powder.
Added Minerals, Vitamins & Amino Acids
Exogenous Ketones are bound with sodium so they taste salty! However, since your electrolytes are depleted when in ketosis and transitioning to a ketogenic diet you will definitely be in need of the extra salt. Find out more about replenishing your electrolytes here.
We have listed all of the exogenous ketone products available at Keto Supplements below with all their added ingredients for your reference:
KetoSports‘ KetoCaNa, KetoForce and KetoBlitz have added sodium and potassium.
Perfect Keto Chocolate Sea Salt and Peaches and Cream also have sodium and magnesium, potassium and Vitamin C–replenishing all of your electrolytes.
Pruvit Keto/OS MAX have sodium and added Taurine for increased energy and BCAAs to support muscle repair. The charged versions include caffeine.
Pruvit Keto/OS Chocolate Swirl has added BCAAs and inulin too–which supports healthy gut bacteria.
Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream has added MCT Powder which will boost ketones for a longer period of time and further suppress the appetite.
Kegenix Prime has an abundance of added supplements and caffeine: includes MCT Powder, Caffeine, Green Tea and Yerba Mate Extract, BCAAs and Taurine!
BHB Content
BHB content is the quantity of the Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (exogenous ketone). The higher the BHB, the more ketones you’ll have in your body. More isn’t necessarily better, especially if you are just starting. There’s no need to go for the higher BHB content–we recommend starting slow and always starting with a half portion and then going on to the higher BHB products. If you are an athlete, then the higher the BHB, the more ketone energy you will have available to fuel your workouts.
In order of highest to lowest BHB content:
- Keto Blitz
- Pruvit Keto/OS MAX
- Kegenix Prime
- KetoForce
- Perfect Keto Chocolate Sea Salt and Peaches & Cream and KetoCaNa Orange and Strawberry Lemonade
- Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream & Chocolate Swirl
How to choose exogenous ketones post update on 25th September 2017
It’s important to remember that combining the exogenous ketones with MCT powder or C8 oil increases your ketone blood levels and makes the ketone effect last longer–even if the actual BHB content of the supplement is lower.
Keto Blitz has approximately 15 Grams BHB per serving. It contains a new formula: ‘BHB Balance’ that is faster acting than any other exogenous ketone product on the consumer market.
Pruvit Keto/OS MAX – 13 Grams BHB
KetoForce – 11.7 Grams BHB
KetoCaNa Orange and Strawberry Lemonade – 11.7 Grams BHB
Perfect Keto Chocolate Sea Salt and Peaches & Cream – 11.38 Grams of BHB
Kegenix Prime – 10 Grams BHB – this is the latest version -the previous version had 13g BHB per serving but has been discontinued by Kegenix.
Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream & Chocolate Swirl – 6.6 Grams BHB
Fast Acting or Long Lasting?
KetoBlitz and KetoForce are both liquid and are incredibly fast-acting–getting you into ketosis within 15 minutes.
Powdered BHB salts normally take 30-60 minutes to put you into ketosis and the effects can last from a few hours to all day.
Exogenous Ketones combined with MCT Powder are proven to have a longer lasting effect. Kegenix and Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream have added MCT Powder. Alternatively, you can always blend your exogenous ketone powder with MCT Powder separately.
KetoBlitz is the latest release in the Exogenous Ketone world and is by far the fastest acting. Kegenix Prime and Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream are the longest lasting.
Most Delicious?
Now, for many, this is the most important factor and it’s an incredibly subjective area.
From the feedback that we have had, Pruvit Keto//OS Maui Punch MAX, KetoSports KetoBlitz, Perfect Keto Chocolate Sea Salt and KetoSports KetoCaNa Strawberry Lemonade are the most popular for flavour. They almost always taste better with ice water or iced unsweetened almond milk. And if you find them too sweet (as they are produced for an American palate), just add lemon or lime juice to tone down the sweetness!
Chocolatey
In general, if you prefer chocolate, go for a chocolatey flavour such as Perfect Keto Chocolate Sea Salt, Pruvit Keto/OS Swiss Cacao MAX or Chocolate Swirl.
These taste great with ice and almond milk. You can even add them to an iced or hot latte and add MCT powder for a longer lasting ketone boost!
Citrus
If you prefer citrusy flavours, go for KetoBlitz which is lime flavoured, KetoCaNa Orange, Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream or Kegenix Lime Twist.
Fruity
If you like fruity flavours, you’ll love the Pruvit Keto//OS Maui Punch MAX or Raspberry Lemonade, KetoCaNa Strawberry Lemonade or the Kegenix Pomegranate.
Tequila
Yes, this is a one-off! KetoForce tastes like Tequila. Just add lemon juice to take the edge off and take it as a shot for an instant ketone boost!
Celebrity Endorsements
Who backs which products?
There are leaders in the ketogenic ad biohacking world and they endorse different brands. Click on the link and you will be able to watch or read the full product review.
Ben Greenfield uses Pruvit – Click to read more
Dom D’Agostino uses Kegenix – Click to watch video
Tim Ferriss uses KetoSports – Click to watch video
Ketone Ester or BHB Salts?
Ketone Esters are extremely potent and very effective. However, they are unpalatable and can cause vomiting! They are also not available in the mainstream market yet! We do not sell ketone esters.
Testing your Ketones
Find out how to test your ketone levels here.
We would love to find out your thoughts on the different products. Please leave your reviews and feedback below!
Sara & Francisco
Sara, This is a really good post, with a good round up using Tim and Dom! That podcast is epic and has such a wealth of Keto-knowledge in it hasn’t it!
It’s a shame Tim Ferris doesn’t talk more about the BHB salts (and that you guys don’t sell them on their own, yet 😉
Thanks Tim! Really appreciate the feedback! 🙂
Stand-alone BHB Salts may be on the horizon!
I’ve tried a few of the Pruvit flavours. The Orange Flavour was AWFUL and had to be gulped with a nice flavoured drink for afters to take the taste away. The Cacao Swiss is the nicer of the two chocolate flavours and the Maui Punch was rather pleasant and utterly divine compared with the Orange.
My friend raves about their Raspberry Lemonade though I have yet to try it.
Hi Sarah, I tried the Raspberry Lemonade at first and quite liked it. The next flavours I tried were Maui Punch and Swiss Cacao which were ok however I much prefer the Raspberry Lemonade over the Maui Punch. I’m going to try the Orange Dream and Chocolate Swirl next…..
Hi
I would love to know that actual amount of BHB in these please – sent an email but got no reply – I’ve gathered most the info but some of these I can’t find the BHB levels for – can you advise please – thank you
In order of highest to lowest BHB content:
Keto Blitz
Pruvit Keto/OS MAX
Kegenix Prime
KetoForce
Perfect Keto Chocolate Sea Salt and Peaches & Cream and KetoCaNa Orange and Strawberry Lemonade
Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream & Chocolate Swirl
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your comment and questions! I’m sorry we missed your e-mail!
Here’s the BHB content:
It’s important to remember that combining the exogenous ketones with MCT powder or C8 oil increases your ketone blood levels and makes the ketone effect last longer- even if the actual BHB content of the supplement is lower.
Keto Blitz approx. 15 Grams BHB per serving. It contains a new formula ‘BHB Balance’ that is faster acting than any other exogenous ketone product on the consumer market.
Pruvit Keto/OS MAX 13 Grams BHB
KetoForce 11.7 Grams BHB
KetoCaNa Orange and Strawberry Lemonade 11.7 Grams BHB
Perfect Keto Chocolate Sea Salt and Peaches & Cream 11.38 Grams of BHB
Kegenix Prime 10 Grams BHB – this is the latest version -the previous version had 13g BHB per serving but has been discontinued by Kegenix.
Pruvit Keto/OS Orange Dream & Chocolate Swirl 6.6 Grams BHB
I hope that helps! I’ll be updating the post with the latest BHb content. Any other questions, please do let us know in the comments. Have a great day! Sara
This is a really useful post! Really impressed with the KetoBlitz and quite like the taste of the Orange Dream by Pruvit. I wonder what will be next from KetoSports…
Very useful. But are ketones used as fuel, when you consume carbs as well?
Thanks Giordano! Unless you’re an athlete I wouldn’t suggest having carbs and ketones at the same time. If you’re thinking about carb cycling or the cyclical ketogenic diet then carbs are best suited for evenings or one meal a week for optimum hormonal production. Everyone is different and you really need to experiment on yourself to find out what works for you n=1. Check out this post on: Carbs: Friend or Foe? On Quantity, Quality and Timing of Carb Consumption for the Ketogenic Diet