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Metabolic Interventions For Cognitive Resilience in Aging | Abbi Hernandez, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 23

The Metabolic Link

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Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Brain Function in Animals

This chapter discusses the findings of a study on the effects of a ketogenic diet on brain function in animals. It explores the restoration of glutamate packaging, upregulation of GABA packaging, and brain region-specific restoration of glutamatergic signaling observed in aged rats on a ketogenic diet. The speakers also explore the potential relationship between neurotransmitters and the gut microbiome, as well as the metabolic flexibility of the brain with a ketogenic intervention.

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