A well-formulated ketogenic diet for brain health excludes grains. Let me tell you why. (1/7) #ketogenic
The effect of glutens aside, you want the full benefit of your nutrient-rich diet. You don't want to eat things that bind to the minerals you eat and make them inaccessible for your use. Like, you can do that, but what's the point? (2/7) #nutrition
Your brain needs minerals for optimal functioning. It's all about the mitochondria. And they need those minerals. Check out these key points from this important paper 👇(3/7)
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"Eleven of the 12 minerals essential for human health have important roles within mitochondrial metabolism." (4/7) #mitochondria #metabolism #brainhealthmatters
"Increased oxidative stress within the mitochondria is a common consequence of aberrant mineral homeostasis." (5/7) #mitochondria #oxidativestress
"Low oxidative stress is key for long-lived cell lineages, so optimizing mineral levels is important for cellular potency." (6/7) #nutrition
"Tuning up mineral metabolism should strengthen mitochondrial physiology and thereby improve cellular health." (7/7) #mitochondria #nutrition
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