Brain fuel experiment: does ketosis plus exercise sharpen your mind?
NCT ID NCT07218497
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This early-stage study looks at whether taking a ketosis supplement (which puts the body in a fat-burning state) combined with 30 minutes of treadmill walking can increase a brain protein called BDNF and improve memory and thinking. Researchers will compare the supplement to a placebo in 50 healthy adults aged 18-35, focusing on people with a specific gene variation (Val66Met). The goal is to understand how metabolism and exercise affect brain health, not to treat any disease.
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