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Magnesium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (Magnesium BHB) is a salt form of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a ketone body. BHB is produced naturally during periods of low carbohydrate intake or fasting and serves as an alternative energy source for many tissues, including the brain and muscles. The mitochondria are the cell’s "powerhouses," generating ATP primarily through the oxidation of glucose and fatty acids. During ketosis, BHB becomes a significant fuel and is metabolized in the mitochondria to generate ATP. Supplementation with exogenous BHB salts, including magnesium BHB, is theorized to elevate blood ketone levels and provide an alternative energy substrate, especially in states of metabolic stress or carbohydrate restriction.

Some animal and human studies suggest that exogenous ketones can increase mitochondrial efficiency, reduce oxidative stress, and support cellular energy production, though most research focuses on general ketone salts rather than magnesium BHB specifically. Magnesium itself is a cofactor in many mitochondrial enzymes and cellular energy processes, so combining it with BHB may have synergistic effects. However, clinical evidence specifically linking magnesium BHB supplementation to improved mitochondrial function in healthy humans is limited, and most data are from preliminary or indirect studies. In summary, there is a scientific rationale for its use to support mitochondrial energy, but robust clinical validation is lacking.

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