Gluconeogenesis removes the brains need for carbohydrate consumption
It is true that certain portions of the brain do require some glucose, but this glucose does not have to come from your diet, it can come from the process of gluconeogenesis. The rest of your brain can utilize ketones for fuel, and in fact, the brain likely prefers ketones. Since ketones provide more energy to the brain than glucose, ketones are taken up via the brain in proportion to their availability in the blood. The liver can produce between 100 and 150 grams of ketones per day, which is more than enough to meet the energy demands of the brain. This means that the brain can derive all of the energy it needs from ketones and gluconeogenesis, removing the need for carbohydrate consumption.
References
- Gustin, Anthony. (2019). Keto Answers Chapter 1. Understanding Keto (p. 70). Four Pillar Health.
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