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Ketone Ester Supplement Reduces Alcohol Cravings in Study

4/14/2026

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A study in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging reports that a single dose of a ketone ester supplement reduced alcohol cravings in alcohol use disorder.
The study enrolled 10 participants (5 with alcohol use disorder and 5 controls) who underwent PET scans and blood tests.
Results showed a 17% reduction in brain glucose metabolism and a tripling of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels in the cingulate cortex, though the small sample size limits generalizability.

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Story summary

A study in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging reports that a single dose of a ketone ester supplement reduced alcohol cravings in alcohol use disorder.
The study enrolled 10 participants (5 with alcohol use disorder and 5 controls) who underwent PET scans and blood tests.
Results showed a 17% reduction in brain glucose metabolism and a tripling of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels in the cingulate cortex, though the small sample size limits generalizability.