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Cognitive Fuel

Meaning

Cognitive Fuel refers to the essential substrates and micronutrients that the brain requires to maintain optimal metabolic function, directly supporting energy-intensive processes like neurotransmission and information processing. The brain, despite its relatively small mass, consumes a disproportionately high amount of the body’s energy, primarily in the form of glucose. Secondary fuels, such as ketone bodies, can also be utilized efficiently to power neuronal activity and enhance mental clarity.