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.Meet our guestMichael 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.Thank you to our partners Outliyr Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Unlock your built-in regenerative capabilities with the latest Brown’s Gas technology (read my review and use code URBAN to save 5%) Gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus with the FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-CourseKey takeaways What the benefits are of ketones as a fuel source Explore the potential for ketones in treating traumatic brain injuries and neurological diseases How ketones affect brain function and cognitive efficiencyLinks Product: H.V.M.N Ketone-IQ  https://outliyr.com/hvmn (Save 10% with code URBAN) Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P3LTsJOBfX4 Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/112Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedInEasy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guestDo you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you!Be an Outliyr,Nick