descriptive
Analysis v1
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Taking 1.5 or 2.9 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks didn't cause any side effects in healthy Japanese adults.
Scientific Claim
D-β-hydroxybutyric acid supplementation at 1.5 or 2.9 g/day for 12 weeks is safe for healthy Japanese adults with no adverse effects reported.
Original Statement
“Participants reported no D-BHB-related adverse effects or discomfort.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
Abstract explicitly states no adverse effects were reported, which is a descriptive safety finding.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Effect of D-β-Hydroxybutyric Acid on Body Fat in Japanese Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found