Overview

What is Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHB)? Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is known as a ketone; an alternative energy source utilized by the body in the absence of glucose. It is the most abundant ketone in the human body. The bodies primary source of fuel is glucose. However, in the instance glucose is not readily available for energy use, the body must refer to alternative methods of energy production. It does so by breaking down fatty acids within the liver and produces compounds known as ketones. The benefits of Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a ketone, are not only limited to energy production.

As previously mentioned, BHB supplementation proves to be especially beneficial in the absence of carbohydrates. When carbohydrates are restricted for whatever reason (ex. periods of fasting, prolonged exercise, starvation etc) the liver converts circulating fats within the blood stream into Acetyl-CoA. Acetyl-CoA is then converted to ATP, which is a cellular form of energy.

BHB poses the ability to trigger cellular signaling functions, which links the outside environment to epigenetic gene regulation and cellular function. Epigenetic changes essentially help to determine whether genes are turned "on" or "off" by influencing the production of protein within cells so only proteins that are necessary for cellular functioning are produced. This mechanism plays a crucial role in preventing diseases and slowing aging in humans.

For more information regarding BHB supplementation, refer to this research article ⬇️

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6640868/#:~:text=The%20ketone%20body%20%CE%B2%2Dhydroxybutyrate,starvation%2C%20or%20absence%20of%20dietary

Applications

BHB is typically found within pre-workout and intra-workout powders, or as a stand-alone supplement.

Benefits of BHB 

Benefits:

• Increase energy
• Improves cellular functioning
• Neuronal function
• May improve metabolic rate
• May slow aging
• May help to prevent a variety of human diseases

Recommended Dose

1500mg per day

Supplements