While following a ketogenic diet, maintenance of plasma glucose is essential for several tissues. The amino acids derived from dietary proteins will provide the carbon skeletons for glucose synthesis by the liver, while the triacylglycerols from dietary fat will provide the energy for various tissues through Beta-oxidation of fatty acids.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support