Ketones Explained: Where BHB Comes From
Ketones sound technical, but the idea is simple. This guide explains them and shows where BHB fits.
What ketones are
Ketones are small molecules your liver makes from fat. Your body can burn them as fuel, mostly when you have gone a long time without eating or eat very few carbs.
Meet BHB
BHB, short for beta-hydroxybutyrate, is the most common ketone in the blood. That is why supplements pick it as the ketone to offer.
Why minerals come along
BHB on its own is not stable enough for a gummy. Makers bind it to a mineral to make a salt. Gelacept uses calcium, magnesium and sodium.
What a gummy can and cannot do
A BHB gummy is made to support ketone-based energy.* It does not set your diet and it is not a replacement for medical care. Pair it with balanced meals, and read Building a Balanced Plate.
Sources
Gelacept. One gummy before a meal, five ingredients and a 60-day promise. See the bundles.