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BrainEnergyMetabolism

Meaning

Brain Energy Metabolism describes the complex, integrated biochemical processes by which the central nervous system acquires, utilizes, and stores energy substrates to maintain continuous neuronal and glial cell function. The brain demands a disproportionate amount of the body’s total glucose and oxygen supply, making efficient metabolic flux absolutely essential for optimal cognitive performance and cellular integrity. Hormonal signals, particularly thyroid hormones, insulin, and glucocorticoids, are critical, direct regulators of this high-demand cerebral metabolic state.