Ketone drink shows promise for heart and brain health in small study
NCT ID NCT04236388
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether drinking a ketone supplement three times a day for two weeks could improve blood vessel health and thinking skills in adults aged 50-75. Eleven participants each tried the ketone drink and a placebo, with a two-week break in between. The goal was to see if the drink could lower blood pressure and improve artery function and attention.
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Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States
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