β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)
in applied metabolic nutrition
Scientific Institute for Advanced Nutrition
The Scientific Institute for Advanced Nutrition is an independent body committed to advancing evidence-based metabolic nutrition through rigorous science and clinical translation.
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BHB in Applied Metabolic Nutrition
Scientific Rationale
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) has emerged as a molecule of significant clinical interest beyond its role as an energy substrate. This meeting convenes leading investigators to evaluate the current evidence base, identify knowledge gaps, and set priorities for rigorous clinical research in metabolic nutrition.
Intended Audience
- Clinicians and metabolic medicine specialists
- Nutrition scientists and researchers
- Regulatory affairs professionals
- Industry leaders in metabolic health
- Academic investigators in ketone biology
Key Themes
- Standards and worldwide regulation of BHB
- Innovation in supply, production, and natural fermented BHB
- Clinical applications in migraine, diabetes, and mechanism of action
- Future science: brain function, ageing, and BHB signalling
Program at a Glance
9 June 2026 · Afternoon Session · 15:00 CEST
Past, Present and Future: The BHB Journey
Opening keynote tracing the historical development of BHB research to current clinical applications and future directions.
Session 1: Standards & Worldwide Regulation
Clinical applications, regulatory vision, and the global regulatory landscape for BHB products.
Session 2: Innovation in BHB Supply & Production
Review of BHB types (salts, esters, fermented forms) and emerging natural fermented BHB technologies.
Major Success: BHB in Practice
Real-world translation of BHB from bench to bedside in applied nutrition practice.
Session 3: Clinical Applications
Cutting-edge evidence in migraine, diabetes, and mechanisms of action linking biochemical insights to real-world practice.
Session 4: Brain Function, Ageing & BHB Signalling
Frontier research on brain energy metabolism, epigenetic effects, inflammatory modulation, and cellular resilience.
Meeting Faculty
The Scientific Institute for Advanced Nutrition is proud to be guided by a world-class faculty of clinical pioneers, regulatory experts, and breakthrough innovators. Our leadership spans three continents—bringing together deep expertise from Europe, Japan, and the United States to advance thinking and standards for Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and applied metabolic nutrition.
Meeting Chairs
Dr. R. Littlewood, MD
Europe ChairMedical Doctor; Inventor of Klario. Clinical applications & regulatory vision for BHB.
Dr. J. Tsubota
Japan ChairInternational metabolic nutrition.
Gary Millet
USA ChairGlobal pioneer in production & application of BHB.
Session Faculty
G. Myers
CEO, Flow Health ScienceGlobal BHB regulatory landscape.
Prof. Dr. D. Russell-Jones
United KingdomBHB evidence in diabetes management.
Prof. Dr. M. Laffan
United KingdomBHB mechanism of action.
Confirmed Speakers
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