The effect of short-term ketone supplementation on dual-task performance and indices of brain function in adults with subjective cognitive decline

Dementia is a devastating health condition with no cure, and it may develop slowly and without detection. One of the earliest warning signs of dementia is difficulty in multitasking, such as walking and talking simultaneously. This issue is due to the brain’s reduced capacity because of an inability to create enough energy to handle two tasks at once.

Ketone drinks may provide a new and exciting pathway to improved mobility and protected cognitive abilities in people who have a higher risk of developing dementia. Research shows that ketone drinks improve the ability of brain cells to create energy by providing an alternate energy source to sugar. This study will assess the impact of ketone supplementation for 14 days on 60 older adults experiencing multitasking difficulties. Exploring the efficacy of a newly developed ketone drink, this study aims to investigate whether this intervention can improve multitasking abilities in addition to improving cognitive functions, including memory and attention.