This study is looking into how a special diet called ketosis (where your body burns fat for energy) and physical activity might affect your brain. Specifically, it wants to see if these things can increase a protein called BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), which is important for brain health, and improve your thinking abilities (cognition). Researchers are especially interested in people who have a specific genetic marker called the Met allele from the BDNF Val66Met SNP. You might be able to join if you are a healthy adult between 18 and 35 years old. Participants will receive either d-beta-hydroxybutrate (to induce ketosis) or a placebo. The main goal is to measure your BDNF levels before and after the intervention. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 50 healthy young adults. Participants will be given either d-beta-hydroxybutrate or a placebo.

What's involved

Participants will undergo an aerobic treadmill test and have their serum BDNF measured at baseline, before, and immediately after the intervention.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

BDNF levels are measured immediately after the intervention.

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