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Executive Function Fuel

Meaning

The specific metabolic substrates and neurochemical modulators required to support the cognitive processes housed in the prefrontal cortex, which include planning, decision-making, working memory, and impulse control. While glucose is the primary fuel, the term also encompasses the critical role of ketones, specific fatty acids, and balanced neurotransmitters in optimizing high-level cognitive performance. Adequate and stable provision of this fuel is essential for mental clarity and focus.