3-Hydroxybutyrate to conserve protein during therapeutic starvation.
D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid; D005215:Fasting; D006801:Humans; D006885:Hydroxybutyrates / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007657:Ketone Bodies / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000652:urine; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy*; D011506:Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*
D006885:Hydroxybutyrates; D007657:Ketone Bodies; D011506:Proteins; D009584:Nitrogen; D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid