Modern Healthspan: The Silent Fuel Crisis Starving Your Brain

Key Takeaways

• Optimize ketone levels – The brain can use ketones as an alternative fuel source when glucose metabolism is impaired.
• Intermittent fasting – Helps shift the brain into ketone-burning mode by depleting glycogen stores.
• Reduce processed carbs – Minimize foods that cause blood sugar spikes and impair brain energy metabolism.
• Prioritize sleep – Poor sleep disrupts the brain’s ability to efficiently use both glucose and ketones.

Supplements & Protocols Mentioned

• MCT oil – 1 tbsp daily to boost ketone production (take with food to avoid digestive upset).
• Exogenous ketones – Use as needed for acute cognitive boost (follow label dosing).

Bottom Line

Support your brain’s energy needs by reducing glucose spikes, incorporating fasting, and supplementing with ketogenic compounds when needed.

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