Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids.

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Ketone bodies, including acetone, acetoacetate, and β-hydroxybutyrate, are produced by the liver during periods of prolonged fasting, low carbohydrate intake, or strenuous exercise when glucose is insufficient for energy production. They are derived from the breakdown of fatty acids in the liver and can be used by other organs, such as the brain and muscles, as an alternative energy source.

Ketone Bodies Are Products of Incomplete Oxidation of Fatty Acids