• dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    9 months ago

    No. Its about creating ketones out of fat cells that your body uses as a subsitute for carbs. Nothing to do with caloric deficit.

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      9 months ago

      Why would the body be looking for carb substitutes?

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        9 months ago

        Energy. Some organs can only work function by way of carbs, such as glucose. Like the brain.