Dietary Fuel and Brain Performance | Episode 35

The Health Pulse

In this episode of The Health Pulse Podcast, we explore the fascinating connection between diet, metabolism, and brain function. Learn how the brain, despite making up just 2% of your body weight, consumes 20% of your daily energy—and how ketones may offer a cleaner, more efficient fuel than glucose.

We dive into the science behind beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), brain insulin resistance, and why some researchers are now calling Alzheimer’s "Type 3 diabetes." You'll also hear how low-carb approaches show promise for supporting cognitive health, and why personalized strategies are important depending on your lifestyle and medical history.

🎧 Tune in to discover how adjusting your carb-to-ketone balance could help optimize brain energy, reduce inflammation, and protect long-term cognitive function.

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Chapters

1. Dietary Fuel and Brain Performance | Episode 35 (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Health Pulse (00:00:01)

3. Brain Energy Demands Explained (00:00:24)

4. Ketones as Superior Brain Fuel (00:01:58)

5. Carbohydrates and Cognitive Consequences (00:04:23)

6. Individual Considerations for Low-Carb Diets (00:09:07)

7. Practical Steps for Brain-Healthy Eating (00:14:23)

8. Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts (00:17:12)