I received a complimentary bottle of Keto by Design. The company 'Created by GOD, LLC', asked me to try it out, and give them an honest review of the product. I started the supplement on Tuesday, September 4, and plan on taking weight and body fat measurements weekly on Tuesdays to check my progress.
I've done a keto-based weight loss program, and lost some 16lbs a year or so ago. I've managed to keep most of that off, but the weight slowly started coming back on after I fell off the wagon, so to speak. This couldn't have come at a better time! I've started back on a low-carb, Keto diet, and if this product will help with my weight loss, I'll be a fan for life. The regular price is a little steep, at ~$25 for a month's supply, but if it works, it'll be worth going on as a regular supplement. Currently, I weigh 197lb, and have 35% based on my bodyfat scale. Accurate or not, that at least gives me a quick and easy way of testing to see any changes that might be occurring.
What is Keto:
Keto is short for ketogenic. In a nutshell, it's a different metabolic path by which your body gets its energy. Currently, most of us are on a glucogenic (sugar-based) metabolism where carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars that can be directly used by the body. In keto, your body switches to a ketogenic (ketone-based) one, where your body breaks down fat into ketone bodies to use as fuel, rather than carbohydrates. The NIH (National Institutes of Health) state: "..there is no clear requirement for dietary carbohydrates for human adults", and there is clear evidence of ketosis as being better for long-term health aside from weight loss. It has been shown to help with seizures, it has been show to slow Alzheimer's Disease progression, and a number of other issues, including aiding in cancer treatments. Also, many metabolic disorders like diabetes are directly tied to sugar metabolism (or lack thereof), and thus are helped out with keto as well.
Weight Loss Background:
What is Keto:
Keto is short for ketogenic. In a nutshell, it's a different metabolic path by which your body gets its energy. Currently, most of us are on a glucogenic (sugar-based) metabolism where carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars that can be directly used by the body. In keto, your body switches to a ketogenic (ketone-based) one, where your body breaks down fat into ketone bodies to use as fuel, rather than carbohydrates. The NIH (National Institutes of Health) state: "..there is no clear requirement for dietary carbohydrates for human adults", and there is clear evidence of ketosis as being better for long-term health aside from weight loss. It has been shown to help with seizures, it has been show to slow Alzheimer's Disease progression, and a number of other issues, including aiding in cancer treatments. Also, many metabolic disorders like diabetes are directly tied to sugar metabolism (or lack thereof), and thus are helped out with keto as well.
Product Background:
BHB
The product is based on medical and supplement research going back a number of years. One thing I noticed immediately is the similarity between the active ingredient, BHB (beta-Hydroxy Butyrate), and HMB (beta-Hydroxy, beta-Methylbutyrate), a product that has been used for decades in athletes:
BHB
HMB
With the slight difference being two additional methyl groups on the left side (ignore the jargon), there shouldn't be much difference in the activity of the compounds, but I wanted to research them to be certain. What I found is that there's been extensive study of both. The compound of interest, BHB has been in at least 2 NIH studies, and a number of consumer studies as well, and safety and effectiveness have both been shown at the concentrations available for supplementation.
You simply take 2 pills on an empty stomach 20-30 minutes before a meal, once a day. I chose breakfast, as that's the only meal I can regularly plan, so it's the easiest for me. I started, and will post some results in a couple of weeks!
Aside:
On a side note, the company donates $1 of every sale to Big Oak Ranch, a Christian-based organization in Alabama that adopts abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Since 1974, they've helped over 2000 kids, and are currently support 140 as of today, September 6, 2018. That makes them okay in my book.
Pick up a bottle of it here: https://www.amazon.com/Keto-by-Design/dp/B07FS3GYK8/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
As a side note, there are a number of great books on the ketogenic diet, including meal plans, etc. available. Some of my favorites are below:
The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle
This book is my Keto Bible. Written by Amy Ramos, an expert on Keto. I prefer the spiral-bound version, but for cost-saving, I recommend the softcover book.
The Keto Instant Pot Cookbook: Ketogenic Diet Pressure Cooker Recipes Made Easy and Fast
I am also a huge fan of the Instant Pot, or in my case a less-expensive brand of electric pressure cooker, but the recipes included here work very well!
#keto #ketolife
As a side note, there are a number of great books on the ketogenic diet, including meal plans, etc. available. Some of my favorites are below:
The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle
This book is my Keto Bible. Written by Amy Ramos, an expert on Keto. I prefer the spiral-bound version, but for cost-saving, I recommend the softcover book.
The Keto Instant Pot Cookbook: Ketogenic Diet Pressure Cooker Recipes Made Easy and Fast
I am also a huge fan of the Instant Pot, or in my case a less-expensive brand of electric pressure cooker, but the recipes included here work very well!
#keto #ketolife
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