ketone metabolism
Ketone metabolism refers to the biochemical process in which ketones are produced and utilized as an alternative energy source by the body when glucose availability is limited.
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- fatty acid metabolism
- gluconeogenesis
- insulin resistance
- ketogenesis
- ketogenic diet
- ketone adaptation
- ketone bodies
- ketone body transport
- ketone body utilization
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- ketone levels
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- ketone testing
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