Effect of Ketone Esters on Liver Fat Content and Metabolic Function

🩺 Protocol Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether ingestion of a ketone ester drink helps improve liver health and blood glucose control. Ketones are a type of energy source made by the body during times of weight loss, low carbohydrate intake and starvation. People enrolled in this study will be randomly assigned (by chance, like the flip of a coin) to one of two groups: Group 1: Ketone ester drink consumed daily for 6 weeks. Group 2: Placebo drink consumed daily for 6 weeks.

Primary Research Facility: Washington University School of Medicine (St Louis, Missouri)

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📍 Primary Site Map

Site: Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri

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