Research
Metabolic adaptation
Lean mass was largely preserved with no declines in resting metabolic rate (RMR) in the BHB group.
BHB supplementation may help maintain lean mass during caloric restriction.
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Furthermore, lean mass was largely preserved, with no declines in RMR.
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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