Ketone drink tested on young and elderly men – surprising muscle findings?

NCT ID NCT05732909

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at whether drinking ketones can improve how muscles work in healthy young (20-25) and elderly (65-85) men. Participants drank a ketone drink and then had their muscle function measured using special MRI scans, tracer infusions, and exercise tests on a bike and strength machine. The goal was to see if age changes how muscles respond to ketones.

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Locations

  • Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus

    Aarhus, Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

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