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I would like a citation on the protein to glucose claim. My understanding is the body would much rather run on ketones than go down that path.
by whiddershins 7y ago
I would like a citation on the protein to glucose claim.
My understanding is the body would much rather run on ketones than go down that path.
- ebg13 7y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluconeogenesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluconeogenesis
- lanternslight 7y agoNo citation, but If you think about it it makes sense: is you have no fat left, and aren't ingesting enough calories, your body would rather burn muscle than organs.
- wtetzner 7y agoMy understanding is that the body will convert protein to Glucose when needed, but it is very carefully regulated, and will prefer ketones for cells that can run on them. However, some cells require glucose, and gluconeogenesis is important for that if you're eating low carb/in ketosis.