It's the absence of oxaloacetate that inhibits ATP generation via Krebs» cycle and necessitates ketone production. (marksdailyapple.com)
Just recently I read an article Dr mercola wrote about ketosis but he advised against doing this diet while breastfeeding saying women need oxaloacetate, a compound essential for creating lactose in breastmilk, which is essential for baby's growth. (primaledgehealth.com)
So I did some more research and came across an article that states your body can make oxaloacetate from protein too..? (primaledgehealth.com)