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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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The Importance of the Hippocampus and Metabolic Vulnerability in Aging

The hippocampus is a vital brain region for learning and memory, but its functions decline with age. It works in conjunction with the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex, which are also vulnerable to declines in function with advancing age. These brain regions have long-range projection neurons that are metabolically costly and are the first to be impaired when glucose utilization decreases. Understanding the importance of these regions and their vulnerabilities is essential for cognitive health.

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