Qitone is broken down during digestion and converted to ketones to rapidly deliver an energy source that lasts hours.

Qitone is broken down in the digestive system into two organic compounds: the C8 medium chain fatty acid (MCT) unique to Qitone, and (R)-1,3-butanediol.

C8 fatty acid is converted to BHB ketones through the same pathway the body normally uses to make ketones. The butanediol compound is also converted by the liver into BHB ketones, using an alternate natural pathway.

C8 is also circulated around the body to enable direct ketone production in other tissues, including muscles and the brain. Ketones can help reduce oxidative stress, which is a contributor to inflammation. BHB supports mitochondrial function, which enhances the efficiency of energy production and reduces the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), molecules that can trigger inflammation.

Within 30 minutes of ingesting Qitone, BHB ketones are fueling metabolically active tissues – the brain, heart and muscles in particular. This provides more rapidly accessible energy than glucose or fats, and for a solid four to six hours.