The Technology

When not eating, our bodies produce natural chemicals, known as ketone bodies, which are an extremely efficient form of 'brain food' so ensuring key functions are maintained at all times. Although natural, these ketones are produced by the body and are not found in any existing food or diet.

Professor Kieran Clarke and her team have been able to identify and produce specific and proprietary precursors of ketone bodies that can be formulated into food products, which elevate the levels of ketone bodies available to the brain and skeletal muscle. These precursors are natural in human biology and have been shown to be safe in a series of trials. Furthermore we now have a growing body of evidence that several human conditions, which have their origins in brain metabolism and physical fatigue, can be helped.

Our first product, ΔG^TM, is being developed with support from the Defense Advanced Research Program Administation (DARPA). It will be used to prolong the physical and mental performance of soldiers in conditions of extreme fatigue. This should provide military armed forces with a unique way to extend performance with, of course, real potential to extend to other markets where prolonged high physical and cognitive function is important.

The potential to better manage the symptoms of major diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, is also on the horizon.

The regulatory process is well underway with the goal to start human testing in early 2009 with further follow-on trials planned.

The patent position is also well advanced giving a sound IP foundation for the company.