Question

If you are on a very low carb diet, what can your body break down and convert to glucose (that your brain needs for fuel)?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

When on a very low carb diet, the body will break down and convert certain amino acids, such as alanine, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid, into glucose. This process is known as gluconeogenesis. The body can also convert certain fatty acids and glycerol from fat into glucose. This process is known as lipolysis. Both of these processes provide the glucose needed for the brain to function properly.