Ketone drink may boost muscle sugar uptake
NCT ID NCT06685913
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a ketone drink can increase how much sugar muscles take up after a meal. Researchers will give 14 healthy adults either a ketone supplement or a placebo before a mixed meal, then measure sugar balance in the forearm. The goal is to better understand how ketones affect blood sugar regulation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketone supplement (ketone monoester drink)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to manage blood sugar using ketones, potentially helping with diabetes or exercise recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to those with health conditions. The effect may be small or not meaningful.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nutritional Physiology Research Unit, University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
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