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February 9, 2021 32 mins

Exogenous ketones are lauded by many for their endurance performance enhancing properties, but their impact on blood acidity is detrimental to performance and can even counteract their otherwise positive effects. Dr. Chiel Poffe and his partners conducted a study to learn if Bicarbonate Unlocks the Ergogenic Action of Ketone Monoester Intake in Endurance Exercise, and what they learned was surprising. Tune into this episode to learn the science behind ketones and bicarbonate, and how to introduce them into your training regimen to get faster.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00:41 - Dr. Poffe’s background and the story of his research on Ketones

00:01:35 - His research with Dr. Peter Hespel of Deceuninck Quick Step

00:01:53 - What ar

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