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Ketones - Dr. Latt Mansor - Metabolic Health
May 14, 2024
Dr. Latt Mansor discusses the critical role of ketones in metabolic health and longevity. Topics include production of ketones in the body, benefits for athletes and cognitive function, gene expression in neurodegenerative diseases, advantages for brain and heart health, and individual responses to metabolic health products.
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- Ketones enhance cognitive function by serving as brain's preferred energy source, reducing risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
- Exogenous ketones like BHB impact brain activity, metabolism, and gene signaling, providing benefits in exercise performance and recovery.
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Benefits of Ketones for Brain Function and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Ketones serve as a preferred fuel for the brain, enhancing cognitive function. A study showed that both exogenous ketones and the keto diet increased brain network stability, crucial for reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's as brain network stability typically decreases with age.
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