Definition of "ketosis" []

• A pathological increase in the production of ketone bodies. (noun)

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• "People who are in long term ketosis tend to adapt to it, and ketone levels actually drop somewhat."
• "Have you considered getting your methyglyoxal levels checked, assuming you have been in long-term ketosis?"
• "I don’t believe long term ketosis is bad for the kidneys."