The article reports on a small study where a single dose of a ketone ester supplement reduced alcohol cravings in individuals with alcohol use disorder and shifted brain energy use from glucose to ketones, as measured by brain imaging. The findings suggest ketone esters may rapidly alter brain metabolism and reduce cravings, pointing to potential therapeutic use.
Ketone ester supplementation appears to influence brain energy metabolism and craving responses in alcohol use disorder, highlighting interest in metabolic approaches to psychological and behavioral challenges.
Article Title: Ketone esters show promise as a new treatment for alcohol use disorder
Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/ketone-esters-show-promise-as-a-new-treatment-for-alcohol-use-disorder/
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