Beta Hydroxybutyrate — answers to BHB, exogenous ketone salts
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A ketone body the body naturally produces during fasting or carbohydrate restriction, sold in supplement form as a mineral salt or ester.
Why it’s used
Taken to raise blood ketone levels directly, with the intent of supporting energy, appetite control, or a ketogenic-style metabolic state without strict dietary carbohydrate restriction.
What the evidence says
Human research on exogenous ketone supplements is still limited. Small trials show that these products do transiently raise measurable blood ketones and can affect appetite or exercise metabolism in the short term, but findings on meaningful performance or metabolic benefits are inconsistent and the body of evidence remains thin.
Context
Studies have generally used single or short-term dosing to observe changes in blood ketone levels rather than long-term outcome trials.
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