Physiology Friday #29: Exogenous Ketones Boost Brain Blood Flow and Cognitive Performance

Science & Chill

English - October 15, 2021 20:15 - 10 minutes - 15.6 MB
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In this installment of Physiology Friday, I discuss a study investigating the effects of a 14-day ketone supplementation period on cerebral blood flow, cognitive performance, and BDNF in a group of individuals with obesity.

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Study: Short-term ketone monoester supplementation improves cerebral blood flow and cognition in obesity: A randomized cross-over trial

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