Tag: Ketogenic supplements

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).

BHB is a chiral molecule, meaning it exists in two mirror-image forms: D-BHB and L-BHB. While the term "BHB" can refer to both, it is the D-BHB isomer that the human body primarily produces and uses for energy, making its distinction from a racemic (D+L) mixture essential for those on a ketogenic diet or using supplements.