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Exogenous Ketone Administration

Meaning

Exogenous Ketone Administration is the strategic practice of consuming synthetic ketone bodies, typically in the form of ketone salts or highly concentrated ketone esters, to rapidly elevate the concentration of circulating ketones in the bloodstream. This elevation is achieved independently of the metabolic state induced by severe dietary carbohydrate restriction or prolonged fasting. This intervention is employed to quickly induce a state of nutritional ketosis, thereby providing an alternative, highly efficient fuel source for the brain and muscle tissues.