How to Make Ketones without a Keto Diet

Ketones are normal compounds that show up in your body when the body's primary fuel, glucose, is running low. Ketones come from the breakdown of fat so if they are present, fat is being burned. Following a keto diet is an effective way to coax your body to make ketones, but it is not the only way. In this video, I share actions that you can take to boost ketone production in your body, even if you are not fully keto.

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Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

[Sarah-xvci]

A short and to the point video. Thank you Dr Becky. At 71 years, I find a low carb diet and moderate exercise suits me well.

[beedee]

Thank you for this. I gave up a strict keto diet a few months ago and now do low carb with all the elements you mentioned. It's not often watch one of your videos and think "yup, I'm doing good!" x

[shetaz]

Thank you for the great information. Keto was too restrictive for me, and I wasn't sleeping. Btw, your voice is so soothing that I could listen to you read a telephone book...if we still had them.

[evamurray]

So good, so true. I've gained 6 lbs during the past few weeks because of self-isolation - run out of green, leafy vegetables, eating way more rice and pasta from the back of my cupboard, exercising less, and drinking more alcohol. Your calm approach is motivating.

[realimagevanity]

I would say intermittent fasting is the most natural and efficient way to increase ketone production. I say this because intermittent fasting address the two most important factors when it comes to ketone production. intermittent fasting lower insulin and blood glucose which lead to natural path to ketone production. for instance low carb diet by it self won't address the insulin factor.,

[Fergushow]

Week 2 of low carb and still losing weight 😊. Sorry Dr. Keith, I am totally Team Becky💪🏼. Since I have switched from full Keto to low carb, I am sleeping better and digestion has improved 🥰

[sirfrancisarthur]

This feels quite different than the other channels where you watch and in the end you have to pay to get the information. Subbed +1

[janec]

Thank you for this video. Short, sensible, professional while being welcoming at the same time. No yelling, no loudness - just good advise through education that anyone can understand!

[tonycardall]

Glad i stumbled on this video . Having been diagnosed type 2 diabetic in december i immediately researched it.Low carb is definitely the way for me but staying in ketosis has been abit hit and miss.I have lost 55lb without really exercising so have ordered some mct oil and an exercise bike after watching this video.

[drmorgannolte]

Thanks for the great, succinct video, Dr. Becky!

[Anno]

Love learning the doctoral details as to how I can make ketones without following a ketogenic diet. The keto diet does not appeal to me, and thank goodness I don't need to go there. I'm doing very well with your low-carb diet interspersed with 16:8 IF. Idea: Maybe do a doctoral presentation as to how IF can help people avoid/overcome COVID-19 due to autophagy and basic cellular cleansing, etc? Just a thought. Love you and Dr. Keith oodles.

[kindnesstoall]

Glucose blocks ketones! Very interesting!! Had to replay that part a few times. Gotta deplete that glucose!! Lower carbs!?? Not on keto but will lower carbs.
I do take mct oil in morning coffee.
Thnx! 😊

[inchulpark]

Excellent presentation. Your demeanor is calm and peaceful. I like to continue watching yiur program. Job well done and thanks a million. I kearn so much..

[ghostlygrandpa]

Very good, basic, straightforward video.

[markburnham]

Thanks for another informative video. Given the situation with COVID-19, we all want to do the best we can, but there is a lot of data out there, some conflicting. I recently watched a video from 2016 regarding a Yale University study on the effects of Ketones on viral infections vs bacterial infections. Ketones were found to be helpful in bacterial infection, but not in viral infections. I understand that your video is not being presented in the context of COVID-19, but I can't help but try to relate it. I don't claim to have any answers or advice, I'm just trying to share information so that people can increase their own knowledge and try to decide what is best in this very trying, very confusing, and rapidly changing time. Best regards, and most of all be safe.

[mushtaqsarwar]

Wow, thank you dr. Excellent and to the point

[CcCc-qkfb]

Clear and concise solve my confusions thank you

[alicethompson]

Thank you Dr Becky 🙏🏾. Love your teaching. Short but packed with great information.❤️

[rhondabaker]

I just happened on to this video, it is great, short and simple! She's right about the stomach upset with MCT. I found a great powder that also has grassfed collagen from Native Path(I'm a real user not a marketer). No stomach upset.

[petercyr]

She says the best way to make ketones is with a low carb diet and fasting. I agree. If you take MCT oil or other precursors you are just taking in more energy so more of your carbs will be stored as fat. If you want ketones for your brain just understand you are still much better off with low carb/fasting.