The role of ketone bodies in physiological and muscular adaptations to exercise and training KU Leuven
Ketone bodies are naturally occurring chemical compounds produced from fatty acids in the liver in response to low blood glucose and insulin levels. Under physiological conditions, they are only present at minimal levels in humans, whereas a substantial increment has been observed during energetic stress, including starvation and intensive exercise. Under such conditions, ketone bodies can provide an alternative energy supply for brain, heart ...