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The Randle Cycle: How Your Body Chooses Between Glucose and Fat

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

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Understanding Metabolic Compromise: The Brain, Glucose, and Ketones

This chapter explores the effects of insulin resistance on the brain's glucose utilization, linking it to neurological problems like Alzheimer's and depression. It highlights ketones as an essential alternative fuel source for the brain, using a sailor metaphor to illustrate the paradox of glucose availability amid accessibility issues.

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