Can a pill help you lose belly fat without dieting or exercise?
Effect of D-β-Hydroxybutyric Acid on Body Fat in Japanese Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
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Scientists gave some people a supplement called D-BHB for 12 weeks, while others got a fake pill. The people who took the supplement had less belly fat and body fat, and their blood showed higher ketone levels. No one got sick from the supplement.
Surprising Findings
Fat loss without diet or exercise
Most weight loss requires calorie restriction or increased physical activity. This study shows measurable fat loss — especially visceral fat — without any changes to diet or exercise.
Practical Takeaways
Consider trying D-BHB supplementation at 1.5 g/day or 2.9 g/day for 12 weeks to potentially reduce belly fat and body fat without dieting or exercise.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Scientists gave some people a supplement called D-BHB for 12 weeks, while others got a fake pill. The people who took the supplement had less belly fat and body fat, and their blood showed higher ketone levels. No one got sick from the supplement.
Surprising Findings
Fat loss without diet or exercise
Most weight loss requires calorie restriction or increased physical activity. This study shows measurable fat loss — especially visceral fat — without any changes to diet or exercise.
Practical Takeaways
Consider trying D-BHB supplementation at 1.5 g/day or 2.9 g/day for 12 weeks to potentially reduce belly fat and body fat without dieting or exercise.
Publication
Journal
Obesities
Year
2025
Authors
Shohei Katsuya, Yoshikazu Kawata, Jun Kawamura, Tsuyoshi Goto, Tsuyoshi Takara, Jun Tsubota
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Claims (6)
Taking 1.5 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks may help reduce belly fat in healthy Japanese adults.
Taking 2.9 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks may help lower overall body fat percentage in healthy Japanese adults.
Taking 2.9 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks may help decrease total body fat weight in healthy Japanese adults.
Taking 1.5 or 2.9 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks didn't cause any side effects in healthy Japanese adults.
Taking 1.5 grams of D-BHB daily for 12 weeks may raise ketone levels in the blood of healthy Japanese adults.