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The Effect of Ketone Esters on Forearm Glucose Metabolism
Sponsor: University of Exeter
Summary
Ketones are naturally produced by our body and can affect our blood sugar levels. Ketones could be important tool for treating disease or recovering from exercise. The purpose of this research is to determine if a ketone drink can increase sugar uptake in our muscles. This research will provide new knowledge about the regulation of blood sugar.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2024-11-11
Completion Date
2034-12-31
Last Updated
2025-01-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Ketone supplement
100 mL flavoured drink containing 0.3 g/kg ketone monoester ((R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate; ΔG®, University of Oxford; https://www.deltagketones.com) consumed 30 min prior to a mixed meal tolerance test
Placebo supplement
Placebo with bitter agent to flavour match, consumed 30 min prior to a mixed meal tolerance test
Locations (1)
Nutritional Physiology Research Unit, University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom