Effects of Exogenous Ketones in Healthy Young Adults

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Healthy Young Adults

In brief

Exogenous ketone supplements in the form of beta-hydroxybutyrate can be utilized as an alternate energy source (in place of glucose) for all cells except red blood cells. Exogenous ketone administration has been shown to be beneficial in terms of reducing oxidative stress, improving neuronal energy supplies, and maintaining normal blood glucose levels. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects and safety of supplementing with exogenous ketones for 6-weeks in healthy college-aged males and females. The results of this proposed study will determine whether exogenous ketone supplementation can be useful in promoting better body composition, energy levels, and blood cholesterol, glucose, and insulin levels.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03452761

Run by

Augusta University

People needed

22

Starts

2017-07-14

Expected to finish

2017-10-27

Last updated by the study team

2018-03-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy (no known conditions)

You may not qualify if…

• Chronic smoker Pregnant

Where it is running

• Augusta University — Augusta, Georgia, United States

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