U.S., July 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07711990) titled 'Effects of Acute Ketone Supplementation on the Brain' on July 13.
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine how a ketone ester supplement affects brain function, brain blood flow, and brain metabolism in healthy middle-aged and older adults. Ketones are naturally produced by the body during periods of fasting or carbohydrate restriction and serve as an alternative fuel source for the brain. Researchers are interested in whether increasing blood ketone levels through supplementation can alter brain activity and blood flow in ways that may support healthy brain function.
Participants will consume a ketone ester supplem...