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Ketogenesis is the metabolic process through which fatty acids are broken down to produce ketone bodies: acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone. These ketone bodies serve as an alternative energy source when glucose levels are low, such as during prolonged fasting, carbohydrate restriction, or intense exercise.
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