What are artificial ketones made of?
                                
                                
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                                Exogenous ketone supplements, once a niche product for endurance athletes, have become widely available to support ketogenic diets. These artificial ketones are not all created equal and are primarily made from two core components: ketone salts and ketone esters, with some products also utilizing ketone precursors like Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs).