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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketone Ketones] are an organic compound which contain a carbonyl group, a C=O double bond. | |||
**The human body creates primarily [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%92-Hydroxybutyric_acid beta-hydroxybuityric acid] via catabolism of fatty acids in the liver | |||
*Beta-hydroxybutyric acid is a potent intracellular energy source which can be fed directly into the citric acid cycle for production of ATP | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 23 October 2025
Background
- Ketones are an organic compound which contain a carbonyl group, a C=O double bond.
- The human body creates primarily beta-hydroxybuityric acid via catabolism of fatty acids in the liver
- Beta-hydroxybutyric acid is a potent intracellular energy source which can be fed directly into the citric acid cycle for production of ATP