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Ketone-Fueled Cognition

Meaning

Ketone-Fueled Cognition describes the enhanced or sustained mental performance achieved when the brain utilizes ketone bodies, primarily beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), as its primary energy substrate instead of glucose. This metabolic state, known as ketosis, is typically induced by prolonged fasting or a very low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet. Clinically, this phenomenon is studied for its potential neuroprotective effects and its ability to provide a more efficient, stable energy source for the brain, particularly in conditions of glucose dysregulation or neurological decline. Many individuals report improved clarity and focus when in a state of nutritional ketosis.