Roland Pankewich dives into the world of ketones with guest Bonnie Barnes, a passionate advocate and founder of a ketone-centric company. Explore how ketones, often misunderstood as only part of a keto diet, serve as a valuable macronutrient for brain energy and metabolic health. Barnes shares her personal and professional journey, emphasizing ketones’ role in supporting brain function, particularly for women, athletes, and those seeking metabolic balance. Discover the benefits and applications of ketones in enhancing focus, energy, and overall health.
About the Guest:
Bonnie Barnes is a passionate advocate for ketone supplementation and a seasoned expert in health and wellness. With a remarkable career that budded at the youthful age of 18, Bonnie has evolved from a personal trainer to a businesswoman. She has worn many hats in the fitness industry, including gym ownership and competitive bodybuilding. Over nearly two decades, her journey through health challenges and personal transformations has ignited a profound interest in nutrition and ketones. Bonnie now helms a company specializing in ketone products, aiming to empower individuals with the benefits of enhanced brain energy and metabolic health.
Key Takeaways:
Ketones as a Macronutrient: Ketones are introduced alongside carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as an essential macronutrient that supports brain energy and metabolic health.
Metabolic Connectivity: Achieving a balance between carbohydrate and ketone utilization can help optimize metabolic functions, particularly in acting as both anabolic and catabolic agents.
Impact on Cognitive Function: Ketones are shown to enhance focus and brain energy without the jitters of stimulants like caffeine, making them a viable option for cognitive support.
Gender-Specific Benefits: Women’s health may particularly benefit from ketone supplementation due to varied energy demands across menstrual cycles and conditions like PCOS.
Supporting Digestive Health: Ketones can synergize with probiotics and prebiotics to promote gut health by offering energy for fasting states that aid in digestive repair and optimization.
“The microbiome of our digestive tract is like the soil of our body."
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