The $6M Brain & Body Super Fuel of Interest to the US Military | Michael Brandt @hvmn

On this episode of Mind Body Peak Performance, our host, Nick Urban, dives into the fascinating world of exogenous ketones with special guest Michael Brandt, CEO and co-founder of H.V.M.N. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge research and application of ketones for enhanced brain performance, optimizing nutrition for athletes, to improving outcomes from traumatic brain injuries. Discover the power of ketones as the 4th fuel for the body and the key to unlocking peak mental and physical performance.

📕  Video chapters
00:0:00 Introduction
0:04:11 Exploring fasting, endurance running, and exogenous ketone drinks for performance & brain health
00:05:40: US Department of Defence invests millions on ketone R&D to support special operations
00:07:24 Endogenous vs exogenous ketones for health
00:11:18 Keto diet is not necessary to benefit from Ketone IQ (ketones don't spike insulin)
00:15:45 Ketones support cognitive efficiency and physical stamina
00:23:39 What are “adaptive fuels” and why do they matter?
00:29:27 Weaning off caffeine, sensitivity reset, ketone IQ
00:32:54 Nootropics increase brain energy, ketones enhance them
00:37:08 Michael’s AM elixir for bioharmony
00:41:47 Cofactors & stacks to enhance Ketone-IQ
00:44:55 $6M US Department of Defense contract to research exogenous ketones
00:50:24 Ketones reduce oxidative stress from radiation and air travel
00:54:18 Find Ketone-IQ at your local market and get it for free by scanning QR code
00:56:50 Michael’s top teachers
01:02:30 Michael’s top takeaways

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📝 About our guest
Michael Brandt delved into the world of ketones through various fasting methods, and endurance running. Recognizing the benefits of ketones in optimizing nutrition and performance, HVMN created a bioavailable ketone drink. In 2022, HVMN successfully launched the product commercially. Currently, the ketone drink is available nationwide in grocery stores and online. The Department of Defense saw the potential of ketones to enhance the physical and mental stamina of soldiers during challenging missions. So they awarded HVMN a $6M grant to study the therapeutic effects of ketones.

🔑 Key takeaways
- The benefits of ketones as a fuel source
- How ketones affect brain function and cognitive efficiency
- The Department of Defense's partnership with HVMN

🔗 Links
- https://outliyr.com/shop/hvmn ( code URBA saves 10%)
- Full episode show notes: https://mindbodypeak.com/112
- Music by Luke Hall: soundcloud.com/c_luke_hall

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