Ketone monoester is an orally available ketone monoester that serves as a source of nutritional ketones. Ketone monoester increases plasma beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate, blood glucose, blood sodium, and blood creatinine levels in mouse models. Ketone monoester has the potential to improve athletic performance and endurance in animals . Ketone monoester partially prevents myasthenia in septic mice. Ketone monoester may also be used to study Parkinson's disease or diabetes.