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GoBHB turns on body mitochondria 

goBHB: A REVOLUTIONARY INGREDIENT THAT MAKES METABOLIC “DUAL-FUEL” POSSIBLE

goBHB® is our trademarked, highly-quality controlled, bio-synthetic exogenous Beta-Hydroxybutyrate.

  • It is the Gold Standard of Cellular Energy.
  • It is a pure cellular energy molecule, identical to the BHB the body endogenously produces when glucose is low or depleted. goBHB makes it available anytime even in a “glucose fed state.”
  • It is fetal energy that helped develop our brains and major organs.
  • It has a higher energy yield, generating approximately 2.5x the ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate: the body’s energy currency) per molecule compared to glucose through mitochondrial β-oxidation.
  • It is clean energy. It produces 46x less harmful ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) than glucose thus reducing cell damage and premature cell death.
  • It is muscle sparing. Suspends gluconeogenesis.
  • It is the preferred fuel of your brain and organs and can be utilized throughout the entire body.
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goBHB® Turns On Body Mitochondria

Mitochondria are the energy factories of the body. They take nutrients and convert them into ATP, the molecule that fuels every movement, thought, and heartbeat. The more efficiently mitochondria work, the better your body performs across exercise, cognition, and long-term health.

Glucose is often considered the body’s default fuel, it is not, it is also an inefficient one. When mitochondria metabolize glucose, the process generates high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) – unstable by products that accelerate oxidative stress, contribute to aging, and impair recovery.

goBHB® provides mitochondria with beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a direct, clean macronutrient fuel. Unlike glucose, BHB produces far more ATP per unit of oxygen consumed and generates 46× less ROS.

How goBHB Works Inside the Mitochondria

Once consumed, goBHB is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and transported into cells. Inside the mitochondria, it bypasses glycolysis and feeds directly into the Krebs cycle, where it is converted into acetyl-CoA. From there, it drives oxidative phosphorylation, producing ATP – the body’s usable energy currency.

Key mitochondrial advantages of BHB:

  • 225% more energy than glucose on a per-carbon basis.

  • 2.5× higher ATP yield per oxygen unit compared to glucose metabolism.

  • Dual fuel + signaling role: BHB not only powers mitochondria but also activates protective genes that regulate inflammation, stress resistance, and neuronal growth.

This combination makes goBHB a uniquely powerful tool for supporting mitochondrial function across the brain, heart, and skeletal muscle.

Human Research on Mitochondrial Energy with goBHB

  • Metabolic health: In an 8-week double-blind RCT (n=104), 10 g/day of goBHB improved fat loss, insulin sensitivity, and reduced LDL cholesterol.

  • Cognitive energy: Supplementation with 8 g goBHB + 2 g MCT improved reaction time and brain speed in controlled human studies.

  • Stress regulation: goBHB + MCT lowered subjective anxiety scores, reflecting mitochondrial efficiency in stress-related neural pathways.

These outcomes demonstrate that improving mitochondrial energy efficiency translates directly to better performance and well-being.

Why Brands Choose goBHB for Mitochondrial Support

Not all ketone products deliver real mitochondrial fuel. Many rely on precursors such as 1,3-butanediol or esters, which require energy-costly conversion in the liver before becoming usable ketones. This conversion consumes ATP, resulting in a net energy loss.

goBHB® is different:

  • Direct ATP fuel – Ready to use by mitochondria, no conversion cost.

  • Electrolyte support – Salt forms deliver hydration alongside energy.

  • Flexible formats – Available for beverages, powders, and gummies.

  • Clinically validated – Backed by published research, human RCTs, and over 80 global patents.

The Bigger Picture

Mitochondria don’t just power daily energy, they determine long-term resilience. By reducing oxidative stress, supporting autophagy, and improving metabolic flexibility, goBHB may help protect against chronic conditions linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegeneration.

With goBHB, mitochondria work the way they were designed to: clean, efficient, and powerful.