BHB salts are another “tool” that once again, professional marketers have profaned. I tells ya’, supplement companies aren’t even really supplement companies anymore, they’re marketing companies. Like the crafty corner restaurant rebranding some WW2 “SOS”(google it, its a food), as a fancy new sandwich.
Its A Damn Tool
I already said BHB salts are a tool. That is correct. BHB salts may spike ketones, boost energy, and let you get into ketosis quickly. The catch is that you should be actively trying to get into ketosis.
This source points out that bhb salts are possibly safe. Possibly.
There’s a lot of “possiblys” out there, and most of them mean this: You can possibly get these benefits if using bhb salts as a tool to help your body get into ketosis without as much negative pushback. A smarter way to do this would be to just buckle down and strictly abide by your keto protocol.
Other “possiblys” include diarrhea and stomach pain. More on this coming up.
Have I tried BHB salts?
Yes, twice. The first time, I used them just like the marketing says, which is basically “take anytime for instant ketosis regardless of diet.” Any results? None of the positive ones they claim, just a long chain of grueling bathroom visits.
The second time I actually applied my common sense. I was going back on keto for the 3rd time, and used bhb salts to ease my way in without the flu like symptoms. Did it help? Yes, but not as much as I hoped. To me, it was definitely not worth the $50.
Again, this is no magic bullet.
So are they good or not?
If you can get off the marketing lies train, and take your head out of your rear long enough for some common sense to show up, then possibly.
If you are planning on starting a ketogenic diet, then bhb salts might be of some help to get through the break in process.
My last tip of advice: DON’T GET BHB SALTS THAT HAVE SUGAR IN THEM BECAUSE IT DEFEATS THE PUTPOSE.
Here’s a place to check out some options.
-The Old Crank
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