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Brain Energy Reserve Expansion

Meaning

Brain Energy Reserve Expansion refers to the physiological strategy of increasing the capacity of the central nervous system to store or rapidly mobilize non-glucose energy substrates, such as ketone bodies and lactate, for use by neurons. This enhancement provides a crucial buffer against metabolic stress, hypoglycemia, or periods of high cognitive demand, supporting sustained neural activity. Achieving this expansion is a key objective in optimizing neuro-metabolic health and resilience against age-related cognitive decline. It represents a vital adaptive capacity of the brain.