Ketone Flashcards
1
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Ketone Bodies
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are metabolites that replace glucose as the main fuel of the brain in situations of glucose scarcity as can cross the blood brain barrier
2
Q
3 Things than Impact Being able to get Ketone Bodies (5)
A
- eat only 20-50g of carbs
- typically takes 3 days to reach state of ketosis
- eating to much protein can interfere with this
- not sustainable for a long time
- expensive
3
Q
Diet Issues With Keto Diet
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high in fat and protein
low in dietary fibre and some vitamins
low carbs
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