“Do Exogenous Ketones Work? (Spoiler: It’s Not What You’ve Heard)”
Exogenous ketones (aka “keto pills”) promise instant ketosis, energy boosts, and weight loss. But do they deliver? Let’s separate hype from reality:
Exogenous ketones do raise blood ketone levels temporarily. However, they don’t put you into nutritional ketosis—your body isn’t burning fat; it’s just using the ketones you ingested. Think of it like borrowing money instead of earning it. They might help with energy during workouts or curb cravings, but they’re not a magic bullet.
Worse, relying on them can mask whether your diet is actually working. If you’re popping pills but still eating too many carbs, your ketone readings will look good—but fat loss stalls.
This is why accurate ketone tracking matters. With SiBio’ CKM sensor, you can see if your exogenous ketones are masking poor dietary habits or genuinely complementing a well-formulated keto plan.