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Ketones

Ketones are compounds the liver makes from fat during fasting or very low carbohydrate intake. Supplements usually supply beta-hydroxybutyrate as a salt or ester.

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Brain FogCognitionModerateBNo linked study
Energy CrashesEnergyModerateBNo linked study
Physical EnergyEnergySmallBNo linked study
Mental EnergyCognitionSmallBNo linked study
StressStress & MoodSmallCNo linked study
MetabolismWeight ManagementSmallCNo linked study
All 9 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Energy25%
Fitness21.2%
Cognition21.2%
Stress & Mood13.5%
Weight Management7.7%
Detox3.8%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Ketones nutrient profile