Ketogenic Diet: A New Light Shining on Old but Gold Biochemistry
Diets low in carbohydrates and proteins and enriched in fat stimulate the hepatic synthesis of ketone bodies (KB). These molecules are used as alternative fuel for energy production in target tissues. The synthesis and utilization of KB are tightly regulated both at transcriptional and hormonal leve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2497 |