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ketogenic
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relating to or characteristic of a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body produces ketone bodies as an alternative energy source
Example
The ketogenic diet, often referred to as keto, restricts carbohydrate intake while emphasizing fats and proteins.
Ketogenic diets have been used historically to treat epilepsy, particularly in children.
Ketogenic metabolism shifts the body's primary energy source from glucose to ketone bodies, which are produced in the liver.
