Initially touted as acute performance aid, exogenous ketones and the supporting science are shifting towards opportunities for athletic recovery, a subject matter expert told NutraIngredients-USA.
Acute supplementation with (R)-1,3-Butanediol could raises beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels associated with increased mental clarity and endurance, says a new study.
Supplementation with a ketone ester may increase dopamine levels in ultra-endurance athletes and boost their mental alertness, says a new trial from Belgium.
Aging mice supplemented with ketone esters maintained their body weight and showed improvements in skeletal muscle, according to a recent study published in Frontiers journal.
Ketone drinks may be able to put people with diabetes and pre-diabetes into a pseudo-ketogenic state which helps control their blood sugar levels, according to new research.
Major ketone ester manufacturers are reporting booming business as pro cycling’s biggest race courses through the French countryside and mountain ranges.