Patent attributes
Ketogenic compositions include a racemic or near racemic mixture of R- and S-beta-hydroxybutyric acids and a racemic or near racemic mixture of R- and S-beta-hydroxybutyrate salts. The R-enantiomer elevates ketone bodies and increases the rate at which ketosis is achieved. Including an equivalent or near equivalent amount of the S-enantiomer to provide alternative benefits. The R- and S-beta-hydroxybutyric acids are more rapidly absorbed and utilized by the body than salts or esters, enhance taste, and reduce the need to include other edible acids. The R- and S-beta-hydroxybutyrate salts are more slowly absorbed and utilized by the body and can provide one or more electrolytes. The composition may contain a dietetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a racemic or near racemic mixture of R- and S-beta-hydroxybutyrate salts and acids. The composition contains <100% by molar equivalents of total R,S-beta-hydroxybutyrate salts and >0% by molar equivalents of R,S-beta-hydroxybutyric acids.
