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Ketogenic vs Ketosis - What's the difference?

ketogenic | ketosis |

As an adjective ketogenic

is (biochemistry) relating to ketogenesis.

As a noun ketosis is

(pathology) a metabolic state in which the body produces ketones to be used as fuel by some organs so that glycogen can be reserved for organs that depend on it this condition occurs during times of fasting, starvation, or while on a ketogenic weight-loss diet.

ketogenic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biochemistry) Relating to ketogenesis.

    • ketosis

    English

    (wikipedia ketosis)

    Noun

  • (pathology) A metabolic state in which the body produces ketones to be used as fuel by some organs so that glycogen can be reserved for organs that depend on it. This condition occurs during times of fasting, starvation, or while on a ketogenic weight-loss diet.

    • See also

    *ketoacidosis