Originally Posted by ModoVincere
You may want to actually read it yourself. The oxidation of fatty acids in order to create ATP is not gluconeogenisis. While your at it, perhaps you should read up on what the primary source of energy for the brain is (glucose).
the brain runs just fine on ketones, my man...
there are certain parts of the body - parts of the central nervous system, some parts of the brain, I think - that do need glucose. that's where gluconeogenisis comes in-your body makes the small amt. of glucose it needs from left over protein.
now, where did I leave my car keys????