Ketone-IQ by Ketone-IQ: is it worth it?

Name: Ketone-IQ
Brand: Ketone-IQ
Price: 59.99 USD
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Ketone-IQ No Caffeine Original is a 2 oz shot with 10 g of R-1,3-butanediol, a ketone, and no sugar or caffeine. It suits people who want to try ketones without changing their diet. We pick it for a short, fully listed label, an NSF Certified for Sport listing and owner ratings of 4.6 or higher.

$59.99 12 shots ($5.00 each); 24-shot subscription $83.95 on the first order, then 10% off, per Ketone-IQ

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Why we love it

NSF lists the caffeine-free 2 oz shot as NSF Certified for Sport, showing 0 g sugar and 70 calories per shot.

The label lists 10 g of ketones as R-1,3-butanediol plus water, stevia extract, citric acid and natural flavors, with no proprietary blend, per Ketone-IQ.

The 10 g dose matches a 12-person pilot crossover trial, which measured raised blood beta-hydroxybutyrate over 240 minutes and lower blood glucose after 10 g of R-1,3-butanediol.

At $5.00 a shot one time, it sits inside the $4.37 to $5.83 range of three comparable ketone shots.

Key features

Ketones: 10 g R-1,3-butanediol per 2 oz shot, per Ketone-IQ
Calories: 70 per shot, 0 g sugar, per NSF's listing
Caffeine: None in the No Caffeine version
Other ingredients: Water, stevia extract, citric acid, natural flavors, per Ketone-IQ
Cost per shot: $5.00 one time; $3.50 on the first subscription order, per Ketone-IQ
Refunds: 60-day window on first-time purchases of a product or flavor, per Ketone-IQ

The proof

The Ketone-IQ Single Serving Shot (2 oz), caffeine free, is listed as NSF Certified for Sport (checked October 6, 2026). Source
In a 12-person pilot crossover trial, 10 g of R-1,3-butanediol raised blood beta-hydroxybutyrate and lowered blood glucose. Source
A 2026 systematic review of 26 studies found ketone supplement effects on exercise performance heterogeneous and not conclusive. Source
A 2026 meta-analysis of 29 protocols found a modest cognitive benefit from exogenous ketones (SMD 0.29); one author holds equity in the brand. Source

What owners say

4.89 out of 5 from 517 reviews on Ketone-IQ (the brand's own store). Source, checked October 6, 2026.
4.6 out of 5 from 1,640 reviews on Target. Source, checked October 6, 2026.

Worth knowing

The research is unsettled: a 2026 systematic review of 26 studies called ketone effects on exercise performance heterogeneous and not conclusive, and Target reviewers often call the taste unpleasant.

Best for

People avoiding caffeine
Trying ketones without diet changes

Questions

Does Ketone-IQ improve athletic performance?

The research does not settle it. A 2026 systematic review of 26 studies found ketone supplement effects on exercise performance heterogeneous and not conclusive. No trial of the branded shot was found; a 12-person pilot trial of its 10 g dose measured raised blood ketones over 240 minutes.

What is in a Ketone-IQ shot?

Each 2 oz No Caffeine Original shot lists 10 g of ketones as R-1,3-butanediol, plus water, stevia extract, citric acid and natural flavors, per Ketone-IQ. NSF's listing shows 0 g sugar, 0 g carbohydrate and 70 calories per shot.

Is Ketone-IQ NSF Certified for Sport?

The caffeine-free 2 oz single serving shot is listed as NSF Certified for Sport (checked October 6, 2026). That listing covers this version, so check NSF's database before buying a caffeinated version or another format.

How much does Ketone-IQ cost?

$59.99 for 12 shots or $119.95 for 24, both $5.00 a shot, per Ketone-IQ. A 24-shot subscription is $83.95 on the first order ($3.50 a shot), with 10% off later subscription orders. Three comparable ketone shots cost $4.37 to $5.83 each.