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Recruiting NCT06685913
The Effect of Ketone Esters on Forearm Glucose Metabolism
Trial Parameters
Condition Healthy
Sponsor University of Exeter
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 14
Sex ALL
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Start Date 2024-11-11
Completion 2025-12-31
Interventions
Ketone supplementPlacebo supplement
Brief 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.
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