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Ketosis is a state in metabolism occurring when the liver excessively converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies which can be used by the body for energy. Adipose tissue consists of highly specialized cells which store energy in the form of a triglyceride and release it upon hydrolysis in a process known as lipolysis, yielding three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule. These ketone bodies are a by-product of...


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ketosis.......?
does anyone know about ketosis? i used those keto-stick things a few months ago when I...

First, a simple explanation of the process: the carbohydrates you eat are converted to glucose, which is the body's primary source of energy. Whenever your intake of carbohydrates is limited...

Asked by patriceisadork - 21 months ago

How long would it take for my body to reach ketosis?
I am currently 5 days into my diet and I still haven't felt any sign...

About a week. Carbs aren't your only source of energy, so maybe that is why you have no fatigue. Your body does need some carbs though, please think...

Asked by Anistonis - 7 months ago

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    grams a day (high enough to be out of ketosis) , and you then proportionately raise the percentage in ketosis? And how does this translate into how paleolithic humans would have eaten? I've been

    Jun 25, 2008

  • Has anyone not lost weight while being in ketosis - 6 replies

    By that i mean ketosis as recorded on a ketostix.Not going up the ladder abd still in ketosis. For years. Literally 2 years. Ketosis <> Weight loss and Weight loss <> ...

    Sep 29, 2008

  • How to reach Ketosis fast?(without slin) - 12 replies

    How can i reach Full Ketosis fast without usin Slin or Any drugs. No carbsQuote: : How can i reach Full Ketosis fast without usin Slin or Any drugs. What...

    Jul 01, 2008

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