Effect of β-hydroxybutyrate monoester on markers of iron metabolism in new-onset prediabetes: findings from a randomised placebo-controlled trial

Acute supplementation with d -β-hydroxybutyrate-R 1,3-butanediol monoester had no significant effect on the circulating levels of hepcidin and ferritin, though significantly increased blood levels of β-hydroxybutyrate were observed.