Beta Hydroxybutyrate Calcium (BHB) Powder (Unflavoured)

What is BHB?

This BHB Powder is pure, unflavoured Beta Hydroxybutyrate Calcium (BHB) Powder. This means the BHB is bonded with calcium and contains 84% BHB and 16% calcium.

BHB is an organic compound that is naturally produced in our bodies as a byproduct of fat metabolism.

BHB is a measure of how the body uses fat as a source of energy.

It is considered to be one of three psychological ketone bodies found in our cells and even though its description doesn’t fit a ketone 100% due to its chemical structure, it is closely related and affects the body in a very similar way.

Our bodies use two main forms of energy, glucose and ketones. Ketones are very clean energy sources that produce much greater energy per compound than glucose and BHB in particular is able to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier.

 When blood sugar levels drop, the liver produces BHB from medium and long chain fatty acids from our stored fat tissue and food intake.

BHB levels increase in the body when calories are restricted, during fasting, whilst following a ‘ketone’ diet and even as a result of exercise.

What are the effects of BHB?

ATP is the main component of all energy production, so by using BHB to produce ATP, not only is it metabolically clean but it uses very little cellular energy to produce vast amounts of free energy in return.

Taking BHB will help the body to reach physiological ketosis almost instantly whilst also helping to adapt to using ketones as an energy source, far quicker than by dieting alone and without any side effects associated with keto-adaptation.

Taking BHB supplement on a daily basis may improve energy, overall cognitive function and memory.

• Fat Loss – BHB helps the body to adapt using ketones as an energy source. The body improves the ability to burn fat. It may also be used as a meal replacement for a fat burn/fat loss boost.
• Physical - Increases energy levels and decreases the need for oxygen during high intensity training when taken prior exercise.
• Mental – Clean, steady energy is produced to charge brain cells, noticeably improved cognitive speed, focus and memory.

What dosage should I take?

The recommended dose of BHB is 12 grams or less at a time. If this dosage is exceeded, the body will simply excrete the excess ketones.

When to take:

Morning: For a boost in mental and physical energy.

Pre-Workout: For increased energy, better overall strength and performance.

Fasting: Suppresses hunger when taken on an empty stomach.

Cravings: Suppresses cravings and binge eating during times of stress.

Post Meal: Balances essential blood sugar levels, encouraging ketosis after high carb meals.