Day: April 25, 2020

Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Much More Than a Metabolite

Beta-Hydroxybutyrate: Much more than a metabolite

Abstract The ketone body beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a convenient carrier of energy from adipocytes to peripheral tissues during fasting or exercise. However, BHB is more than just a metabolite, having important cellular signaling roles as well. BHB is an endogenous inhibitor of histone deacetylases (HDACs) and a ligand for at least two cell surface receptors. …

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Effect of a Sodium and Calcium DL-β Hydroxybutyrate Salt in Healthy Adults

Effect of a Sodium and Calcium DL-β-Hydroxybutyrate Salt in Healthy Adults

Background Ketone body therapy and supplementation are of high interest for several medical and nutritional fields. The intake of ketone bodies is often discussed in relation to rare metabolic diseases, such as multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD), that have no alternatives for treatment. Case reports showed positive results of therapy using ketone bodies. The number …

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BHB supplements market analysis

BHB supplement market analysis and evaluation in the United States

Dietary supplements based on the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate Market analysis and evaluation of ingredients of supplements used in the USA. Abstract The use of β-hydroxybutyrate (βHB) as a supplement to the everyday diet is a new development in the lifestyle supplement market.In the USA, the market is growing and the composition of the products varies …

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