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Metabolic Dysfunction and Cognition

Meaning

Metabolic Dysfunction and Cognition describes the clinically observed and scientifically validated relationship where impaired systemic metabolic processes, such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, or chronic obesity, negatively impact brain function and cognitive performance. This connection establishes a direct, critical link between peripheral metabolic health and central nervous system integrity, demonstrating that conditions like type 2 diabetes significantly increase the risk for accelerated cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. It highlights the brain as a metabolically vulnerable, high-demand organ.