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What is the harmful result when excessive amounts of fats are burned for energy? Name two conditions that might lead to this result.
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When the body burns too much fat, it produces ketones, which are byproducts of fat metabolism. These ketones build up in the blood, leading to a condition called ketosis. Show more…
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