What happens if we don't consume enough carbs?

What will be an ideal response?


-We break down body protein to produce glucose
-We produce ketones
-produced with starvation, low carb-diets, diabetes
-heart, muscle and kidneys use ketones for energy
-brain adapts after 3 days to use ketones
Ketosis
Keloacidosis

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