Ketone supplements vs. alcohol: what happens inside your brain?
NCT ID NCT06815237
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how a single dose of a ketone supplement or an alcoholic drink changes brain metabolism compared to no drink. Sixty healthy adults who drink occasionally will have three MRI scans after each condition. The goal is to measure brain chemicals like NAD, glutamate, and GABA, not to treat any disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ketone supplement (D-Beta-hydroxybutyric acid and R-1,3 butanediol) and alcohol beverage
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help scientists understand how ketones and alcohol change brain chemistry, possibly guiding future research on brain health.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 60 participants, looking at short-term effects. Results may not apply to long-term use or to people with health conditions.
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Center for Studies of Addiction
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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