Describe ketogenesis. Is it a normal physiological process?

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07 Apr 2022

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Ketogenesis is the metabolic process through which the body produces ketone bodies, specifically acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone, primarily in the liver. This occurs when the body faces a shortage of glucose, its primary energy source, prompting the utilization of alternative fuel substrates.

The process initiates when the availability of glucose is limited, such as during fasting, low carbohydrate intake, prolonged exercise, or in conditions like diabetes. _________ _______ ___ ___ ______ _______.
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