Ketone Bodies

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+Ketone bodies are organic compounds synthesized by the [Liver](/wiki/liver) from fatty acids, serving as an alternative [Energy](/wiki/energy) source for the brain and other tissues. They emerge during periods of low [Glucose](/wiki/glucose) availability, like fasting or a ketogenic diet.
+## See also
+- [Ketosis](/wiki/ketosis)
+- [Fatty Acid](/wiki/fatty_acid)
+- [Metabolism](/wiki/metabolism)
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