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FoundMyFitness · August 5, 2025 · 33:05

#105 Exogenous ketones, my coffee protocol, and supplements for blood sugar regulation (Premium Member Q&A July 2025)

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers FoundMyFitness Premium Members' questions in this monthly Ask Me Anything. She explains why she started using exogenous ketones, shares her personal coffee routine (from bean selection to brewing method), and offers guidance on supplement dosages for blood sugar regulation, including ubiquinol, berberine, and vitamin K2. She also addresses concerns about potential heavy metal contamination in popular greens powders.

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Highlights

Why Rhonda started taking exogenous ketones00:02:44
Rhonda shares why she decided to incorporate exogenous ketones into her routine and answers questions about their potential to reduce performance anxiety.
Rhonda’s daily coffee protocol00:08:50
Rhonda details her coffee routine, covering bean choice, brewing method, and tips for maximizing health benefits.
Optimal supplement dosages for blood sugar regulation
Rhonda provides her personal dosages and rationale for ubiquinol, berberine, and vitamin K2 as part of a blood sugar and longevity protocol.
Heavy metal risks in greens powders
Rhonda warns that some popular greens powders may contain heavy metals and explains how to avoid contamination.
Caffeine metabolism and brain blood flow concerns00:17:53
Rhonda addresses whether slow caffeine metabolizers should avoid coffee and whether coffee’s vasoconstriction reduces brain blood flow.

Misc

Rhonda has relied on the same ketone meter for over a decade.
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