Ketone bodies are three water-soluble compounds that are produced as by-products when fatty acids are broken down for energy in the liver and kidney. They are used as a source of energy in the heart and brain. In the brain, they are a vital source of energy during fasting.
Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketone_bodies)
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