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Metabolic Health Brain Function

Meaning

The direct, functional relationship between systemic metabolic homeostasis, particularly glucose and insulin regulation, and the integrity and performance of the central nervous system. Optimal metabolic health, characterized by high insulin sensitivity and stable blood glucose, is essential for maintaining cerebral energy supply, supporting neuroplasticity, and preventing oxidative stress in the brain. Dysregulation, such as cerebral insulin resistance, is a major factor in cognitive decline.