Large doses of exogenous beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) can create an acidic condition requiring respiratory and renal compensation, potentially problematic for the elderly or those with compromised liver function. — Whalespan
Large doses of exogenous beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) can create an acidic condition requiring respiratory and renal compensation, potentially problematic for the elderly or those with compromised liver function.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“So, uh, that's I think that can be problematic especially in people like purchasing maybe keto nesters in elderly population where liver function is not good. They're not very stable and they're already under metabolically compromised uh situations.”