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Acute Ingestion of a Ketone Monoester without Co-ingestion of Carbohydrate Improves Running Economy in Male Endurance Runners.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchMedicine and science in sports and exercise2024Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“Further investigation is required to examine if these differences translate into positive performance outcomes over longer durations of exercise.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 37565450
Publication types
Randomized Controlled Trial
Indexed subjects
Ketones · Dietary Carbohydrates · Blood Glucose · Cross-Over Studies · Eating
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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