Question 347 of 433
Ketone drinks?
The short answer
They raise blood ketones within minutes. Evidence that this improves performance, thinking, or longevity is inconsistent.
They are expensive, taste unpleasant, and can upset the stomach. I see no reason for most people to use them.
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LIMITED / INCONSISTENT HUMAN TRIALS — Ketone drinks: selected performance or cognition outcomes; no established longevity effect.Evidence grade (draft mapping)BLimited or small human studiesPart 22, Q347 · Part sources
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