The Effect of Ketone Esters on Forearm Glucose Metabolism

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF EXETER · Nov 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a special drink called a ketone ester on how our muscles use sugar. Ketones are substances that our body makes naturally, and they might help in controlling blood sugar levels, which is important for our health. The researchers want to see if drinking this ketone drink can help muscles take in more sugar, which could be useful for treating certain health conditions or improving recovery after exercise.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 40 years old and generally healthy. Unfortunately, if you have any diagnosed health issues related to metabolism, are pregnant, smoke, have heart disease, or have had recent injuries, you won’t be eligible to join. If you take certain medications or have allergies to the ingredients in the ketone drink, that could also prevent you from participating. If you are eligible and decide to join, you will have the chance to help researchers learn more about how our bodies handle sugar, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18-40
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any diagnosed metabolic health condition
• • Pregnant
• • Smoker
• • Diagnosed Cardiovascular disease
• • Use of medications deemed by research team to affect study outcomes
• • Recent history of musculoskeletal injury
• • Aged \>40 or \<18
• • Allergy to ingredients in the supplement, including ketones, lactose or milk protein