The concentration of β-hydroxybutyrate in blood plasma is measured through a test that uses β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase, with NAD + as an electron-accepting cofactor.

Various mechanisms in the mammalian body provide resilience against food deprivation and dietary stress. The ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is synthesized in the liver from fatty acids and …

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Nov 26, 2025 · Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is the most abundant of the three primary ketone bodies produced by the liver. The body typically relies on glucose from carbohydrates for fuel, but when that …

Dec 30, 2025 · Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a type of ketone body produced in the liver during periods of low glucose availability, such as during fasting or a low-carbohydrate diet. BHB is an important fuel …

Mar 13, 2023 · Beta hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a type of ketone body that is produced when you’re following the ketogenic diet, fasting or if someone is starving. BHB is one of the three ketones and is …

Sep 22, 2025 · Hydroxybutyrate—more precisely, beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)—is a ketone body your liver makes during fasting, carbohydrate restriction, prolonged exercise, or a clinically supervised …

Apr 2, 2025 · Beta-Hydroxybutyrate or BHB is the most efficient energy molecule your body can use. Here’s why you need, where to find it, and how to use it.

Apr 29, 2025 · Hydroxybutyrate is a key ketone body that serves as an alternative energy source, particularly during periods of low glucose availability. It fuels tissues like the brain, heart, and …

The ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate (βOHB) is a convenient carrier of energy from adipocytes to peripheral tissues during fasting or exercise.