S.B. Feldman wrote:

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> Ketosis: if your body doesn't get any carbs, it'll produce ketone
> bodies (can be smelled) and will start to convert protein to carbs.

>>>
>ketone bodies are formed when fat is metabolized for energy, not

>protein.

Exactely right.
If no carbs are available, then
-ketone bodies will be formed from the fat (diet or body)
 _and_
-protein will be converted to carbohydrate
 Because some carbs are essential, and there is *no* means
 for the body to recreate carbohydrate from fat

Amadeus

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