Seizures decrease when brain metabolism is switched from the usual fuel, _____, to _____ from fat metabolism.
A) fructose; amino acids
B) amino acids; glucose
C) glucose; ketones
D) galactose; amino acids
E) ketones; sucrose

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Switching brain metabolism from glucose to ketones from fat metabolism has been shown to decrease seizures, especially in patients with epilepsy.

Seizures Decrease When Brain Metabolism Is Switched from the Usual