Pawan, G L Effect of 3-hydroxybutyrate in obese subjects on very-low-energy diets and during therapeutic starvation. [electronic resource] - Lancet (London, England) Jan 1983 - 15-7 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article ISSN: 0140-6736 Standard No.: 10.1016/s0140-6736(83)91560-x doi Subjects--Topical Terms: 3-Hydroxybutyric AcidAdministration, OralAdultBody Weight--drug effectsBrain--metabolismDiet, Reducing--methodsFastingFemaleHumansHunger--drug effectsHydroxybutyrates--metabolismInjections, IntravenousKetone Bodies--metabolismMaleMiddle AgedNitrogen--urineObesity--diet therapy