Research
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Exogenous β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) supplementation significantly reduced fat mass by 2 kg and improved body fat percentage in overweight and obese adults.
Practitioners may consider BHB supplementation as a strategy to enhance fat loss in overweight and obese clients.
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Within the BHB group, fat mass decreased significantly (−2 kg; p < 0.05 vs. baseline), body fat percentage improved (p < 0.01 vs. baseline).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Effect of Exogenous Ketones as an Adjunct to Low-Calorie Diet on Metabolic Markers
Eliza J. Roeth et al. · Nutrients · 2025
rct · n=51Cited 1×
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