Thread by @KetoCounselor

Research suggests that these changes in cognitive function (#brain fog, poor memory, mood, and focus) may be accompanied by dysfunction in #brain energy metabolism that can be treated with #metabolic therapies. (1/17)

Cognitive dysfunction can arise when the brain's energy supply is disrupted. It's called brain hypometabolism. (2/17)

Head traumas and concussions in sports or accidents are associated with such changes and can cause behavioral changes and memory loss in adults. But you don't need a history of head injury for cognitive decline to occur. (3/17)

Abnormalities in brain energy metabolism appear as we age, which can be exacerbated in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD). Brain glucose uptake is significantly reduced in #AD, contributing to cognitive impairment. (4/17)

I need you to understand this neurodegenerative process begins a good 20-30 years before you receive such a diagnosis. So you will want to deal with these symptoms now, as opposed to later. (5/17)

In 2022, an estimated 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with AD, and 73% are above age 75. AD is a slow progressive disease resulting in the death of neurons. (6/17) #alzheimers #AD

One potential strategy to reduce cognitive decline in aging and dementia is to increase blood ketone levels and enhance ketone uptake to the brain using a ketogenic medium-chain triglyceride (kMCT) drink. (7/17) #ketones

Supplementation with kMCT is believed to rescue brain energy dysfunction because brain glucose hypometabolism is present in early or late onset of AD. (8/17)

Research has shown that the brain's ability to take up ketones remains relatively unchanged despite the decrease #glucose uptake. (9/17)

This means that supplementing with ketones, such as through a ketogenic medium-chain triglyceride (kMCT) drink, may provide an alternative source of energy for the brain and potentially improve cognitive function. (10/17)

In a six-month study, 83 participants with a self-identified memory complaint and objectively categorized cognitive impairment were placed into two groups: 1) placebo (n = 44); and 2) kMCT (n = 39). (11/17)

Improved cognitive outcomes were significantly correlated with increased plasma ketone levels and increased ketone uptake by the brain. Read it here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P… (12/17)

When I was fixing my own brain, I tried #MCT oil without a consistent ketogenic diet, and I did not get improvement. I am APOE3/4, and there are some diffs in how 4's utilize MCT oils. They are found to be possibly less effective. (13/17)

Luckily, I didn't let that discourage me! I kept going and figuring it out. Eventually, I figured out how to make consistent ketones and the right ratios. And then I was up and running. (14/17) #gameon #levelup

So if you are trying MCT for yourself or a loved one, and are not seeing improvements, don't lose hope. You might just be one of those people who need the ketogenic diet! (15/17)

And there are lots of variations of ketogenic diets that can be helpful with this population, including classic, Modified #Atkins, and even an MCT-Oil #Ketogenic diet. (16/17)

It's important that you get to learn all the ways you (or a loved one) can feel better. And for many, MCT oil is one of them. (17/17) #ketones #MCT