Ketones provide more energy to the brain than glucose
Due to the brains high energy demand, the brain has to utilize the energy that is available to it, and for most people not on a keto diet, this is primarily glucose. However, when available, ketones are the preferred fuel source for the brain since they can provide more energy compared to glucose. In fact, the brain’s uptake of ketones is proportional to their availability in the blood. What is interesting to note about ketones versus glucose metabolism is the push-pull method. Glucose is pulled into the brain based on the demands of the brain. However, ketones are pushed into the brain based on their availability in the blood. Since ketones provide more energy compared to glucose, this means that ketones possess the ability to provide more energy to the brain to assist in brain function.
References
- Gustin, Anthony. (2019). Keto Answers Chapter 1. Understanding Keto (p. 68). Four Pillar Health.
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