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Accessible Exogenous Ketone Products

For: Health-conscious individuals who want ketogenic benefits without dietary restrictions

Buildability

The Problem

Ketogenic diets are highly effective for mental and physical health but extremely difficult to maintain long-term due to restrictiveness and social challenges

The Solution

Affordable, high-quality exogenous ketone supplements that provide metabolic benefits without dietary restrictions, positioned for mainstream adoption

Why Now?

Growing research on metabolic psychiatry, increased awareness of mental health solutions, current exogenous ketones are prohibitively expensive ($40/serving), expanding ketogenic diet adoption

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Research current ketone supplement suppliers and pricing

Day 2

Create simple e-commerce site with one ketone product

Day 3

Partner with local compounding pharmacy for initial supply

Day 4

Test with friends/family and document effects

Day 5

Create content about metabolic health benefits

Day 6

Build email list of interested customers

Day 7

Pre-sell initial batch to gauge demand

How to Validate

Survey existing keto communities about supplementation willingness
Test price sensitivity with different ketone formulations
Partner with one health practitioner to recommend to patients
Measure repeat purchase rates and reported benefits
Track biomarker changes in willing test users

Revenue Model

Direct-to-consumer subscription, practitioner sales, retail partnerships, premium formulations for specific conditions

Competitive Moat

Manufacturing relationships, research partnerships, brand trust in emerging category, distribution network with health practitioners

Risks to Consider

FDA regulation changes for ketone supplementsLarge supplement companies enter market with resourcesSafety issues emerge with widespread useManufacturing costs don't decrease as expected