The body will begin to utilize its stored fat for energy when it doesn’t have a sufficient amount of glucose available to meet its demand for energy. Chemical byproducts called ketones are produced ...

New study reveals how the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate can halt toxic protein buildup, paving the way for innovative therapies against Alzheimer's and aging-related brain dysfunction. Study: ...

Many individuals may not be familiar with hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase, an enzyme that plays a pivotal role in human health and medical research. Today, we delve into the essence of this crucial ...

Couch potatoes rejoice -- there might be a way to get the blood pressure lowering benefits of exercise in pill form. Hypertension researchers at The University of Toledo have shown that by increasing ...

The ketogenic or keto diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet. Being on the diet for several days puts your body into ketosis, a nutritional state characterized by raised blood ketones and weight loss ...

A molecule produced during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which could reduce the occurrence and severity of human diseases related to blood vessels, such ...