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Pharmacological Ketone Delivery

Meaning

Pharmacological Ketone Delivery refers to the administration of exogenous ketone bodies, typically in the form of ketone salts or ketone esters, to rapidly and predictably elevate circulating beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels independently of dietary carbohydrate restriction. This method is utilized clinically and experimentally to induce a state of therapeutic ketosis for targeted metabolic or neurological benefits without requiring strict adherence to a ketogenic diet. It offers a precise way to leverage the signaling and energetic properties of ketones. This delivery bypasses the need for hepatic ketogenesis.