Pruvit Keto OS Nat Review: An Unnecessary and Expensive Supplement

What We Liked

• May help ease some of the symptoms of “keto flu”
• Contains antioxidants that may be beneficial to overall health

Important Considerations

• Contains high levels of minerals, which could lead to imbalances and high blood pressure
• Limited evidence to support the benefits of using ketone salts

First, Let’s Look Into Ketosis and Ketones

Before evaluating what Pruvit ketosis supplement offers, we must understand the basics of ketosis and ketones. Your body relies upon food’s two primary energy sources, fat and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and used for energy.

Fat is metabolized into ketone bodies and used for energy. (1)

While the body prefers to fuel itself with carbohydrates, sometimes it runs out of this energy source and turns to fat instead.

Burning fat for energy is called ketogenesis. This can happen while you are sleeping at night or after a tough cardio session when your body runs out of stored carbs.

Once you eat carbs, your body switches back to burning carbs instead. But there is a potential benefit to staying in fat-burning mode all the time.

Your body contains almost unlimited calories from stored fat, and many of us carry around a bit too much body fat.

If you are able to maintain the state of ketogenesis, called ketosis, you begin to burn fat, your hunger decreases, and you have more energy.

This process of switching your metabolism into “fat-burning” mode is the underlying reasoning behind the popular ketogenic diet, a deficient carb diet designed to help you achieve ketosis or become a “fat burner” for weight loss and improved energy. (2)

You can only maintain the state of ketosis if carbohydrates are not present. Since the body preferentially likes to burn carbs, you will no longer remain in ketosis as soon as you eat a carb.

This is where Pruvit Ketones supplement comes in, offering a “shortcut” to achieving ketosis.

What We Know About Pruvit Ketones Supplement

Pruvit Keto//OS Nat is an exogenous (from outside the body) ketone product that contains ketone salts, amino acids, B vitamins, and a branded version of Cat’s Claw designed to help your body artificially get into ketosis.

Pruvit claims that taking this product twice a day will help you lose body fat and have a ton of energy.

There are two versions of the product – Charged and Caffeine Free. There is no difference between them other than the caffeine content. The Charged version contains the equivalent of 12–16 oz of coffee, but the exact amount is not specified.

The recommended dosage for Pruvit Keto//OS NAT is 2 packets a day. You take the caffeinated version called Charged before 9 am and the Caffeine Free before 7 pm.

Drinking half your body weight in water daily is also recommended to help flush out the minerals in the product.

Pruvit Ketone supplements are costly at $130 for 20 servings when purchased from the Pruvit website. If you have to take two pills daily, you will spend over $260 for a 20-day supply.

You can save around $30 if you subscribe to a monthly shipment, but this doesn’t apply to the first month.

It Is Unlikely You Will Experience Significant Benefits from Using Pruvit

While some research exists on the potential benefit of exogenous ketones, it is mainly limited to animal studies. Overall, It is unlikely this product will benefit you greatly if you continue to eat carbs while taking it.

The active ingredient is a blend called N8 Max NAT (12.6 mg). The exact amount of each ingredient of the blend is not listed.

This blend contains:

• Keto salt (R-beta Hydroxybutyrate): At this time, there is little evidence to support the benefits of ketone supplements for humans above what can be achieved by simply following a keto diet. (3)
• Amino acids L-taurine and fermented L-leucine: While these amino acids are important for overall health and exercise performance, most people get more than enough from food.
• C-Med 100 (Inner bark of Uncaria Tomentosa): There is limited evidence in humans on Cat’s Claw potential beneficial effects.

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There Are Health Risks to Consider

As mentioned earlier, the mineral content of ketone salts is extremely high. If you took 2 packets daily, you would consume 80% of your daily sodium needs.

The average sodium intake for most people is already around 3,400 mg per day, which is significantly beyond the recommended 2,300 mg. (14)

If you didn’t change anything else in your diet, this product could put you at significant risk of high blood pressure, kidney damage, or electrolyte imbalances.

Exogenous ketones may cause stomach discomforts such as diarrhea, nausea, or gas. (15)

The diuretic effect of the product might also give you symptoms of mild dehydration, like headache and fatigue.

The caffeine content is also a concern. While the product likely does not contain excessive caffeine, consuming more than 400 mg per day can lead to anxiety or an increased heart rate. (16)

When taking Pruvit, remember to factor in how much caffeine you’re consuming from other sources daily, not to exceed the daily limit.

Always speak to your doctor before taking any dietary supplements or starting a ketogenic diet.

MCT Oil May Be a Better Alternative

A product that may help with the transition into ketosis by maintaining energy levels and reducing the side effects of the keto diet is MCT oil.

MCTs are a type of oil that do not act like other fats but are readily used for energy by the body.

MCTs have fewer side effects than ketone salts and do not pose a danger to blood pressure.

Many keto-product brands carry pure MCT oil to be used as a dietary supplement.

Where to Go from Here

If you are struggling with the “keto flu,” drink plenty of water, cut back on intense exercise, get lots of rest, eat enough fat, and consider adding more salt to your food for a few days.

The symptoms of fatigue should pass quickly as your body adjusts. While I am not opposed to the keto diet short-term for weight loss or other potential health benefits, it is not sustainable long-term. It may also increase blood cholesterol in some people.

If your goal is weight loss or improved energy, a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein is the healthiest and most sustainable without cutting out all the foods you love.