The Effect of Acute Exogenous Oral Ketone Supplementation on Immune Cells Function and Immune Cells Histone Β-hydroxybutyrylation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Ketosis, Metabolic
Immune Functions
Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) Activity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 19 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 12 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
To conduct a single-arm pilot study to determine how acute ingestion of an exogenous ketone monoester supplement alters the histone lysine β-hydroxybutyrylation and immune function in healthy human monocytes and lymphocytes.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Over the age of 19
* Able to fast overnight
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being a competitive endurance athlete.
* Following a ketogenic diet, low-calorie diet, periodic fasting regimen, or regularly consuming ketogenic supplements.
* Being unable to travel to and from the universit…
Contacts
Jonathan Little Principal Investigator, Professor Little, Ph.D
250-807-9876
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