Keto

A ketogenic diet keeps carbohydrates very low, so the body runs mainly on fat and on ketones made from fat. That switch changes your fluid balance. With less carbohydrate, insulin falls and the kidneys hold on to less sodium and water. In the first week you lose fluid, and sodium, potassium and magnesium leave with it. This is why a sensible keto shopping list starts with minerals, not with fat burners.

Electrolytes carry most of the load in the first weeks

Salt is the one people under-do, while magnesium and potassium are the two that usually need a supplement. Our electrolyte drinks and powders state their milligrams per scoop, which is the only way to know what you are actually getting.

• Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
• Sodium is easiest to cover through food, broth or a measured electrolyte blend.

Form matters. Magnesium citrate and bisglycinate dissolve well and are usually gentler on the stomach than oxide, which largely stays in the gut. Check the elemental magnesium per serving, not the weight of the whole compound.

MCT oil and exogenous ketones answer different questions

MCT means medium-chain triglycerides: fats with shorter chains than most fats in food, so the liver turns them into ketones quickly. C8, also called caprylic acid, does this fastest, while cheaper blends lean on C12, which behaves more like ordinary coconut oil. In our range of MCT oils and powders the C8 share is on the label. Start small: more than a tablespoon at once often causes loose stools, and powders are usually easier to tolerate in coffee. Exogenous ketones, sold as salts or esters, raise the ketones in your blood for a few hours. They suit athletes and people who want a smoother start, but they do not make a high-carb day ketogenic.

How we choose the keto products we stock

We judge every keto product on three things: the form, the dose, and whether the combination makes sense when carbohydrates are low. That is why we favour magnesium as citrate or bisglycinate, electrolyte blends that print sodium, potassium and magnesium per serving, and MCT with the C8 content declared. We leave out sweetened powders that quietly add the carbohydrates you were trying to avoid. We buy directly from the brands, our compliance team checks every product before it goes live, and independent labs spot-check batches. If you want the full reasoning, read how we select brands and products.

Who this collection suits

This collection fits you if you eat low-carb by choice and want to fill the gaps that come with cutting out bread, fruit and pulses: mainly minerals, fibre and B vitamins. It is most useful in the first two weeks, when cramps and flat energy are most common. The mineral side often feels different within a few days. Anything to do with body composition follows from your overall diet over weeks, not from a capsule, so treat these products as support for the plan you already follow. If you also avoid other food groups, our overview of diet-based collections points you to vegan, gelatin-free and sweetener-free options.