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Formation and Utilization of Ketone Bodies; Ketoacidosis

Ketone bodies are water-soluble molecules produced by the liver during periods of low carbohydrate intake, prolonged fasting, or intense exercise. They serve as an alternative energy source when glucose is scarce. The primary ketone bodies are acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone. This note will provide a detailed overview of the formation and utilization of ketone bodies, […]