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The Effect of Ketone Monoesters on Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis and Whole-body Protein Metabolism.

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 40 YearsAllUniversity of Exeter
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The ketone ฮฒ-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is endogenously produced during periods of low glucose availability, serving as an alternative metabolic fuel. Beyond its role as an energy substrate, BHB acts as a pleiotropic signalling molecule, modulating various physiological processes across multiple tissues. BHB can also be ingested orally as a ketone monoester, transiently elevating plasma concentrations of BHB to a level similar to those seen following several days of fasting, thereby obviating the need for dietary manipulation. The influence of BHB on human skeletal muscle protein metabolism remains poorly understood, although emerging evidence suggests that BHB may play a role in regulating muscle protein turnover. As such, BHB supplementation may support skeletal muscle remodelling and offer therapeutic benefits, and investigating this is of considerable interest. This study will investigate

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: โ€ข BMI 18-30 Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) \< 18.5 or \> 30 kg/m2 * Age \< 18 or \> 40 * Regularly smokes * Type 2 diabetes * Cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease and hypertension (โ‰ฅ 140/90 mmHg) * Gastrointestinal disorders * Use medicines that may impact protein metabolism or that are anti-inflammatory (determined at the screening) * Pregnancy
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What it tests

  • Ketone Monoester (KE) and whey protein beverage
  • Control
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Where

1 site
Health and Life Sciences
Exeter, United Kingdom
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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