Evaluation of the Ketogenic Potential of Different Diet Supplements

Stimulating the Ketogenesis by Using Nutritional Supplements

Evaluate the capacity of different dietary supplements to increase ketone production in healthy adults.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the capacity of different dietary supplements to increase ketone production in healthy adults. Each supplement (leucine, butyrate, octanoate, carnitine or butter fraction rich in MCT) is evaluated for a period of 4-hour during which multiple blood samples are taken in order to measure ketone production.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adults aged of 18 years old or older.
• Non-smoking.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes or prediabetes
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Uncontrolled thyroid function
• Taking medication that will affect lipid/glucose metabolism
• Severe infection or inflammation
• Pregnancy