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The Link Between Metabolism and Alzheimer’s

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

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Metabolism Matters: Alzheimer's and Energy Sources

This chapter explores the critical link between metabolism, specifically glucose and ketone utilization, and Alzheimer's disease. Innovative research reveals how impaired glucose metabolism in the brain affects cognitive function, while the preserved ability to utilize ketones suggests new dietary approaches for brain health.

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