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The Effect of Ketone Esters on Forearm Glucose Metabolism

United Kingdom14 participantsStarted 2024-11-11

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Forearm glucose net balance

Timeframe: 3 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06685913

SponsorUniversity of Exeter

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-28

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