does the brain prefer ketones or glucose ?

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Does the brain prefer ketones or glucose?
Under normal physiological conditions the brain primarily utilizes glucose for ATP generation. However, in situations where glucose is sparse, e.g., during prolonged fasting, ketone bodies become an important energy source for the brain.Nov 20, 2020
 
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