The Potent Brain & Body Ketone Fuel You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: The Science Of R3HBG With Tecton’s Dr. Mike Chesne
Summary
Host Ben Greenfield interviews Mike, a former military member and biochemist, about exogenous ketones and their role in brain injury recovery and performance. They discuss the biochemical differences between ketone salts, esters, and Mike’s proprietary R3HBG molecule, which uses plant-based nano-encapsulation for enhanced bioavailability without liver stress. The episode also covers specific product formulations for cognition, athletic performance, and weight management via GLP-1 activation, alongside personal strategies for intermittent fasting and cyclic ketosis.
Topics discussed
Sponsor reads: Young Goose, TrueDiagnostics, and Boundless Doc
Mike Chesney's background: Military TBI and ketone research origins
Personal diet strategies: Intermittent fasting and plant-forward keto
Ketone types explained: Salts, esters, and 1,3-butanediol drawbacks
R3-HBG technology: Glycerol-bound BHB and green nano-encapsulation
Tectone product lineup: Cognition, electrolyte, and caffeine blends
Ketones as GLP-1 agonists and Thimoquin black seed oil sponsor
Bond Charge red light cap for hair and scalp health
Sleep architecture, appetite suppression, and study comparisons
Athletic performance, lactate buffering, and muscle recovery
Conclusion: Tectone promo, caveman fuel analogy, and FTC disclosure
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