Also called ketone body synthesis · ketosis
Ketogenesis is the hepatic process of converting fatty acids into ketone bodies (acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate) when carbohydrate availability is low. GLP-1 agonists and metabolic peptides studied for weight loss indirectly affect ketogenic flux by altering insulin levels, lipolysis rates, and hepatic fat oxidation.
Research use only. This definition is an educational reference, not medical advice or dosing guidance.