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Fuel your ride. And the rest of your day.
FOCUS. ENERGY. RECOVERY.
Veech Ketone Ester gives your brain and muscles superfuel to work with. Before riding. After riding. Before bed.
A superfood, not a stimulant.
TRY IT RISK-FREE: MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE. FIRST TIME AT PRACTICE, NOT RACE DAY.
1 Fuel. 3 Jobs.
One molecule. Your brain and your muscles both burn it.
Stay quick when you’re tired.
SCIENTIFIC PROOF: Under mental fatigue, reaction time slowed 9% on placebo. On Ke4 it didn’t slow. See the chart/paper ↓
Fewer mistakes deep into a hard, stop-start effort.
SCIENTIFIC PROOF: Running to exhaustion, athletes made 1.8 multitasking errors on carbs alone and none with the ketone ester. Paper ↓
WHAT IT PROVIDES: D-BHB—the same ketone your own liver makes.
Sleep better after a hard day. Come back stronger over 8 weeks.
SCIENTIFIC PROOF: Better sleep efficiency after a strenuous day, and about 4% more power after 8 weeks of the routine. The sleep paper ↓
Backed by science.
Trusted in the pits.
Measured in human studies using Ketone Ester:
Placebo slowed 9%. Ke4 didn’t slow.
ROCA 2026Multitasking errors, carbs alone vs carbs + ketone ester.
EVANS & EGAN 2018Higher sleep efficiency and less REM loss than placebo.
ROBBERECHTS 2023More power than placebo in a 30-minute time trial.
ROBBERECHTS 2026Lab studies in athletes, not on a track. Full details ↓
And you’ll still have something left for the drive home.
Mental fatigue slows you down.
Ke4 blocked the slowdown.
25 adults. A 20-minute mental-fatigue task. Reaction time before and after. Lower is faster.
GROUP MEANS, TABLE 1. TASK-SWITCHING REACTION TIME, A LAB TEST OF ATTENTION. THE CAFFEINE ARM IS SHOWN BECAUSE THE STUDY MEASURED IT; CAFFEINE IS NOT PART OF THE PROTOCOL. ROCA ET AL. 2026, J STRENGTH COND RES · PMID 42429835.
956 to 1,041 ms.
957 to 922 ms.
Everyone felt more tired. The Ke4 group stayed quick.
Ride today.
Ride tomorrow.
Take it after you ride and a small amount again before bed.
After a strenuous day, athletes on this routine slept more efficiently and kept more of their REM sleep.
PROOF: Robberechts et al. 2023 · details ↓ · Then give it 8 weeks ↓
Superfuel the rider.
Life doesn’t stop at the track. VKE works everywhere, for whatever you're doing.
Before. After. Bed.
That’s the protocol.
Amounts and timing for each product are on the protocol page. Three concentrations, one routine.
Fuel the brain before the gate drops.
Take it before you gear up. It provides D-BHB rapidly, superfuel for your head and your legs from the first lap.
Bike on the stand, VKE in hand.
Take it when you’re done riding for the day. That’s the recovery dose, and it pairs with a small amount before bed.
Tomorrow’s motos start tonight.
Take it before bed on ride days. In athletes, the after-and-before-bed routine improved sleep efficiency and counteracted the drop in REM sleep after a strenuous day.
FIRST TIME? TRY IT DURING PRACTICE, NEVER ON RACE DAY. MORE ≠ BETTER.
KEEP YOUR NORMAL FOOD AND WATER. VKE IS FUEL, NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR EITHER.
More isn’t always better. In one dose response study, tripling the dose doubled blood ketones — but the measured gain came at the lower dose. Start low, test in training. See why →
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Give it 4 weeks.
One session tells you how it feels. A training block shows you what you’re really capable of.
In trained athletes, 8 weeks of VKE after training and before bed came with about 4% more power than placebo. Ride it through a block, not a weekend.
PROOF: Robberechts et al. 2026, J Physiol · trained cyclists · Details ↓
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Not every ketone drink is appropriate for moto.
Some ketone drinks are made with R 1,3-butanediol. It’s an alcohol, and can be inebriating. Do not ride while impaired.
Some ketone brands market it for focus and performance, we disagree. There is no credible evidence to support this and they often point to VKE results as their “science-backed” evidence. Direct R 1,3 does not do the same thing. It’s actually the same ingredient in our own Hard Ketones – Real Buzz No Booze – an alcohol alternative. A ketone meter can show the same reading from these drinks (albeit VKE is twice as much per gram). BUT, we like to say: Different Ketone, Different Results.
- Don’t drink direct R 1,3 Butanediol before you ride.
Considering VKE for your club or program? Contact us.
Race teams, training compounds, track operators, riding schools for adults. If you’re feeding more than one rider, talk to us.
- Pilot it at practice before you put it on a race weekend.
- Protocol guidance for ride days and race weekends.
- Third-party WADA batch-test documentation available on request.
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“It’s been kind of a team effort to get guys on a program that is tailored to where they’re at and help them achieve their goals and get them to that point where they feel like they have an advantage over their competition.”
JIM FREDERICKSON · HIGH PERFORMANCE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING / MOTOCROSS COACH
On building athlete-specific KetoneAid protocols with the KetoneAid team. A coach’s experience, not a measured result.
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What’s actually been measured.
No VKE study has tested motocross (yet). These are the relevant human studies of this molecule, (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate, that the claims above lean on. Protocol, result, why it matters, and where it stops.
Under mental fatigue, the placebo group slowed 9%. The Ke4 group didn’t slow down.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXT
ROCA ET AL. 2026
J STRENGTH COND RES
PMID: 42429835 · FOCUS
Under mental fatigue, the placebo group slowed 9%. The Ke4 group didn’t slow down.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXTJ STRENGTH COND RES
PMID: 42429835 · FOCUS
PROTOCOL
- 25 healthy adults (20 men, 5 women), double-blind randomized crossover.
- Three arms: Ke4, placebo, Ke4 with caffeine.
- Cognitive battery (task-switching, Stroop) before and after a 20-minute mental-fatigue task.
- Ke4 serving scaled to body weight.
WHAT HAPPENED
- Task-switching reaction time, group means before → after: placebo 956 → 1,041 ms; Ke4 957 → 922 ms; Ke4 + caffeine 993 → 864 ms.
- Ke4 vs placebo favoured Ke4. Ke4’s own before-to-after change was not statistically significant.
- Perceived fatigue roughly doubled in all arms.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Motocross asks for decisions at a high heart rate, lap after lap. This is a direct measure of staying quick while mentally tired.
- The molecule in the study is the molecule in the bottle.
CONTEXT
- A seated lab test of attention, not a riding test. Nobody measured lap times.
- The caffeine arm is reported because the study measured it. Caffeine is not part of the KetoneAid protocol.
- Values are the group means reported in Table 1.
SOURCE: PUBMED 42429835. Title: Ketone Monoester, With and Without Caffeine, Prevents Mental Fatigue and Preserves Cognitive Performance. Roca GM, Barker GA, Waldman HS.
Stop-start running to exhaustion: 1.8 multitasking errors on carbohydrate alone, zero with the ketone ester.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXT
EVANS & EGAN 2018
MED SCI SPORTS EXERC
PMID: 29944604 · FOCUS / ENERGY
Stop-start running to exhaustion: 1.8 multitasking errors on carbohydrate alone, zero with the ketone ester.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXTMED SCI SPORTS EXERC
PMID: 29944604 · FOCUS / ENERGY
PROTOCOL
- 11 male team-sport athletes.
- Intermittent shuttle running to exhaustion.
- Carbohydrate alone vs carbohydrate plus the ketone ester, at 750 mg of ketone ester per kg of body weight.
WHAT HAPPENED
- Multitasking errors late in the test: +1.8 on carbohydrate alone, 0.0 with the ester.
- No difference in reaction time, sprint times or total run time.
WHY IT MATTERS
- The closest published analog to a moto: repeated high-intensity efforts with decisions to make while gassed.
- The brain kept doing the complex task. Sprint and run times didn’t change.
CONTEXT
- Running, not riding. Field athletes, not motocross riders.
- Nothing measured on a bike.
SOURCE: PUBMED 29944604.
After a strenuous day, the ester routine improved sleep efficiency and counteracted the drop in REM sleep.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXT
ROBBERECHTS ET AL. 2023
MED SCI SPORTS EXERC
PMID: 37259248 · RECOVERY
After a strenuous day, the ester routine improved sleep efficiency and counteracted the drop in REM sleep.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXTMED SCI SPORTS EXERC
PMID: 37259248 · RECOVERY
PROTOCOL
- Trained athletes, placebo-controlled crossover.
- A strenuous training day, then the ketone ester after exercise and 30 minutes before bed.
- Sleep measured overnight.
WHAT HAPPENED
- Sleep efficiency improved versus placebo.
- The usual post-exertion drop in REM sleep was counteracted.
WHY IT MATTERS
- This is the routine behind “after you ride and before bed.”
CONTEXT
- Measured sleep, not next-day lap times.
- Trained athletes in a lab, not riders at a track.
SOURCE: PUBMED 37259248.
Eight weeks of the after-training and before-bed routine: about 4% more power than placebo.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXT
ROBBERECHTS ET AL. 2026
J PHYSIOL
PMID: 41757674 · RECOVERY
Eight weeks of the after-training and before-bed routine: about 4% more power than placebo.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXTJ PHYSIOL
PMID: 41757674 · RECOVERY
PROTOCOL
- 28 trained men enrolled (13 + 13 analysed), placebo-controlled.
- 8 weeks of supervised endurance training, ester after each session and 30 minutes before bed.
WHAT HAPPENED
- Final 30-minute time trial: 302 vs 291 W, about 4% more power with the ester.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Supports making it a routine, not a one-off serving.
CONTEXT
- Cyclists. It supports the routine; it does not predict motocross results.
SOURCE: PUBMED 41757674.
The soreness null: no faster recovery of soreness, jump or isometric strength after muscle-damaging exercise.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXT
MARTIN-ARROWSMITH ET AL. 2020
FRONT NUTR
PMID: 33364251 · RECOVERY
The soreness null: no faster recovery of soreness, jump or isometric strength after muscle-damaging exercise.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXTFRONT NUTR
PMID: 33364251 · RECOVERY
PROTOCOL
- Eccentric muscle-damaging exercise.
- Ketone monoester vs energy-matched carbohydrate during recovery.
WHAT HAPPENED
- No difference in soreness, jump performance or isometric function recovery.
WHY IT MATTERS
- VKE’s recovery evidence is about sleep, not soreness.
CONTEXT
- A null result, shown so you know what hasn’t been found.
SOURCE: PUBMED 33364251.
Same molecule, two protocols, two results: glycogen 246 vs 164 mmol/kg on a glucose clamp; no difference with a normal recovery drink.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXT
HOLDSWORTH 2017 · VANDOORNE 2017
MED SCI SPORTS EXERC · FRONT PHYSIOL
PMID: 28398950 · PMID: 28588499
Same molecule, two protocols, two results: glycogen 246 vs 164 mmol/kg on a glucose clamp; no difference with a normal recovery drink.
PROTOCOL · WHAT HAPPENED · WHY IT MATTERS · CONTEXTMED SCI SPORTS EXERC · FRONT PHYSIOL
PMID: 28398950 · PMID: 28588499
PROTOCOL
- Holdsworth: ketone ester plus a glucose clamp after glycogen-depleting exercise.
- Vandoorne: ketone ester plus a normal carbohydrate-protein recovery drink.
WHAT HAPPENED
- Holdsworth: muscle glycogen 246 vs 164 mmol/kg dry weight with the ester.
- Vandoorne: no glycogen difference; mTORC1 signalling was higher with the ester.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Proper results depend on proper use. Same molecule, different protocol, different result.
CONTEXT
- Neither study is a performance test. Both are lab recovery protocols in trained men.
SOURCES: PUBMED 28398950 · PUBMED 28588499.
For performance,
no other ketone
comes close.
Every study on this page used one molecule: the Veech Ketone Ester, (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate, developed by Dr. Richard Veech and Todd King at the NIH. Ketone salts, butanediol and other esters are different molecules with different research. A blood ketone reading is not a result; the studies are.
Ketone ester and motocross.
Is ketone ester legal in motocross racing?
Veech Ketone Ester (VKE) is not listed on the current WADA Prohibited List, and all KetoneAid products are third-party batch tested for WADA-prohibited substances. Sanctioning bodies and series publish their own rules and testing programs, so check the current rules for the series you race before you use anything. But nobody gets tested more than Olympians and Tour De France riders.
What does ketone ester do for a motocross rider?
VKE provides D-BHB, the same ketone your own liver makes, as fuel for your brain and your muscles. In human studies of this molecule, it kept reaction time from slowing under mental fatigue, cut multitasking errors late in exhausting stop-start exercise, improved sleep efficiency after a strenuous day, and, over 8 weeks of overtraining, came with about 4% more power than placebo. These results belong to Veech Ketone Ester and do not apply to any other ketone/ non VKE company claiming these results.
When should I take VKE on a race day?
Try it first at practice or a track day, never for the first time on race day. Take VKE before you ride, again after you’re done riding for the day, and a small amount before bed. Amounts and timing for Ke4, Ke2 and Ketone Shot are on the protocol page.
Is VKE a stimulant? Does it have caffeine?
No. VKE is a food that provides D-BHB, the ketone your own liver makes; it is not a stimulant and it does not need one. Potency varies by product, so read the label of the one you choose. One study of this ketone ester also tested it with caffeine added, and that arm was faster from a slower baseline. Caffeine is not part of the KetoneAid protocol. Many use it instead of caffeine to keep a lower heart rate while keeping the mind sharp.
Can I drink a ketone drink before riding?
Depends if it is VKE or just direct R 1,3 Butanediol. Check the label first. VKE ketone ester is a food that provides D-BHB, and riders take it before they ride. Some ketone drinks are made with only R 1,3-butanediol (not a ketone ester), an alcohol ketone precursor that can be inebriating; KetoneAid’s own Hard Ketones uses it on purpose for the buzz effect. Don’t drink a R 1,3 Butanediol product or Hard Ketones before you ride, and never ride impaired.
What if I don’t feel a difference with VKE?
Follow our protocols. If you don’t feel it, reach out and we’ll help you hone in on how to use it for your specific case. If you’re still not satisfied we offer a money-back guarantee.
Do I still eat and drink water when I use VKE?
Yes. VKE is a fuel, it does work best on an empty stomach. See the protocol for details. Keep up your water and electrolytes.
Is VKE a supplement?
VKE is a food, not a dietary supplement. The Veech Ketone Ester is (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate, a molecule your body digests into D-BHB, the ketone your liver already makes when fasted. It is sold and labelled as a food.
Will VKE help with soreness after riding?
There is no direct study showing VKE provides faster relief of soreness, and one particular use and study of this ketone ester found no difference. But that isn't conclusive and many do notice a difference in recovery. What has been measured is sleep: in athletes, VKE after a strenuous day and before bed improved sleep efficiency and counteracted the drop in REM sleep. World Tour cycling teams, including Soudal Quick-Step, build KetoneAid into their recovery after race stages.
Which KetoneAid product should a rider start with?
Ketone Shot is 8% VKE, ready to drink and the easiest way to try it. Ke2 is 25% VKE with the best balance of value and taste. Ke4 is 50% VKE, the most concentrated and the strongest tasting. All three are the same Veech Ketone Ester at different dilutions; concentration decides taste, not the molecule.
Same Veech Ketone Ester, three concentrations
Same molecule. Pick your potency.
Concentration decides taste.
Strong, bitter and most compact. Not “better”, just less water.
Three times the water of Ke4 at the same price per gram. We named the flavor “Not Bad” and meant it.
Ready to drink, nothing to measure. The easiest way to find out what this actually feels like.
ALL KETONEAID PRODUCTS ARE 3RD-PARTY BATCH TESTED FOR WADA-PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES.
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MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE. TRY IT AT PRACTICE FIRST, NOT ON RACE DAY.
VKE is a food, not a dietary supplement. The studies on this page used Veech Ketone Ester (aka ketone monoester); results do not transfer to other ketone products. Amounts and timing for each product are on the protocol page. Statements on this page describe the role of a food in nutrition and performance; they are not medical advice.