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Ketones

Energy-substrate markers that can rise when fat is used for fuel, with important diabetes and illness context.

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What it is

Ketones are substances made when the body breaks down fat for energy and can be measured in blood.[1,2]

Why it matters

Ketones connect fasting, carbohydrate availability, insulin context, diabetes context, and acute illness context.[1,2]

What it affects

  • They are downstream of energy balance and insulin-glucose context.[1,2]
  • They can be benign or clinically important depending on setting.[1,2]

Interpretation traps

  • Ketone interpretation is highly context-dependent.[1,2]
  • BioConst does not use ketones to guide diet, diabetes action, or emergency decisions.[1,2]