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Ketogenic Diet Brain Effects

Meaning

Ketogenic diet brain effects encompass the neurophysiological and neurochemical alterations induced in the central nervous system by a dietary regimen that forces the body into a state of nutritional ketosis. These effects include the increased utilization of ketone bodies, primarily beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), as an alternative fuel source, enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis, and modulation of key neurotransmitter systems. Clinically, this metabolic shift is explored for its potential to confer neuroprotection, improve cognitive function, and manage certain neurological disorders, due to its stabilizing effect on neuronal excitability. The profound metabolic and hormonal changes induced by the diet significantly impact brain function.