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| − | Small compounds generated from carbohydrates, fatty acids, or amino acids. Ketones are made in the liver and released into the blood to provide an important energy source during prolonged fasting for many | + | Small compounds generated from carbohydrates, fatty acids, or amino acids. Ketones are made in the liver and released into the blood to provide an important energy source during prolonged fasting for many tissues, including the brain. High levels may also indicate the possibility of diabetes. |
Latest revision as of 02:30, 17 May 2014
Small compounds generated from carbohydrates, fatty acids, or amino acids. Ketones are made in the liver and released into the blood to provide an important energy source during prolonged fasting for many tissues, including the brain. High levels may also indicate the possibility of diabetes.