... is a normal metabolic process. When the body does not have enough glucose (derived from sugars and starches) for energy, it burns stored fats instead; this results in a build-up of acids called ketones within the body.
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Glucose is the primary "fuel" that produce energy.
... is a natural state of the metabolic process. When a person has reached ketosis, their body is burning stored fat instead of glucose.
In addition to eating a high-fat diet and limiting carbohydrates, the metabolic, fat-burning state of ketosis can be induced by fasting.
Fasting can help your body burn fatty acids instead of glucose faster and start producing ketones.
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