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Phrases with «ketone bodies»

Ketone bodies are small molecules that are produced in your body when it doesn't have enough sugar (glucose) for energy. Your body then breaks down fat stores to create these molecules, which can be used as an alternative fuel source. Full definition

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Sentences with «ketone bodies»

  • The longer that you extend your fast, the more ketones your body will produce. (inspirednutraceuticals.com)
  • In most mammals, fasting conditions will cause an increase in the production of ketone bodies in the liver, which is accompanied by an increase in ketone utilization by the heart, skeletal muscle, brain, and other tissues. (kresserinstitute.com)
  • From their work, they have shown that having higher circulating levels of ketone bodies in athletes can cause physiological alterations which may improve physical performance in some athletes (8). (ketodietapp.com)
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