RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06590623

The Effect of Acute Exogenous Oral Ketone Supplementation on Immune Cells Function and Immune Cells Histone Β-hydroxybutyrylation


Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

12 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To conduct a single-arm pilot study to determine how acute ingestion of an exogenous ketone monoester supplement alters the histone lysine β-hydroxybutyrylation and immune function in healthy human monocytes and lymphocytes.


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Over the age of 19
  • Able to fast overnight

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Being a competitive endurance athlete.
  • Following a ketogenic diet, low-calorie diet, periodic fasting regimen, or regularly consuming ketogenic supplements.
  • Being unable to travel to and from the university
  • Being pregnant.
  • Having been diagnosed with a chronic disorder of glucose or fat metabolism, including type 2 diabetes, chronic pancreatitis, or gallbladder disease
  • Being unable to read or communicate in English.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTKetone Monoester (KE)

Participants will receive an exogenous ketone supplement (KetoneAid KE4) in a fasted state in the morning, at a dosage of 0.75 g/kg of body weight.


Locations(1)

University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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