R-beta-hydroxybutyrate, S-beta-hydroxybutyrate, and RS-beta-hydroxybutyrate mixed salt compositions

摘要

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) mixed salts are formulated to induce or sustain ketosis in a subject. The BHB mixed salts provide a biologically balanced set of cationic electrolytes and avoid detrimental health effects associated with imbalanced electrolyte ratios. BHB mixed salt compositions include two, three or four of sodium BHB, potassium BHB, calcium BHB, or magnesium BHB. BHB mixed salt compositions include R-BHB and/or S-BHB, such as enriched with either R-BHB or S-BHB. BHB mixed salt compositions may include BHB mixed salts and beta-hydroxybutyric acid. BHB mixed salts may be provided as or mixed with a dietetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. BHB mixed salt compositions can be a solid, such as a powder, or a liquid, such as a beverage. A mixed salt-acid composition is particularly well-suited for flavored beverages.