Ketone

Ketones are energy molecules produced through the breakdown of fat in the liver. Ketones are produced do to the fact that while most of our body can run on fat for fuel, the brain cannot. However, the liver does not possess the necessary enzymes to use ketones for fuel, so they are shuttled out of the liver and into the blood, where they are able to travel to cells and tissues and be taken in and used for energy. Many cells in the body will skip using ketones for fuel and use fat instead, allowing the ketones in the bloodstream to be taken in and used by the brain.

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References

• Gustin, Anthony. (2019). Keto Answers Chapter 1. Understanding Keto (p. 20). Four Pillar Health.

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