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Exogenous Ketone Deployment

Meaning

Exogenous Ketone Deployment is the clinical strategy of administering pre-formed ketone bodies or their precursors, such as ketone salts or esters, to rapidly elevate systemic ketone body concentration without requiring dietary carbohydrate restriction or fasting. This method is utilized to achieve therapeutic or performance-enhancing levels of ketosis quickly, providing an immediate, alternative fuel source for the brain and muscles. It is a targeted approach distinct from endogenous ketogenesis, offering a precise way to modulate metabolic state.