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Ketosis

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Ketosis is a metabolic state where energy is derived from ketone bodies rather than glucose. The primary ketone bodies use for energy are acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate.

The body can enter ketosis through fasting or a ketogenic diet.

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