Sentences with phrase «brain via gluconeogenesis»

and by using ketones and fatty acids to create a bit more glucose for the brain via gluconeogenesis in a fairly «energy inefficient» process.

Not exact matches

After three weeks, the acclimation (we call it «keto - adaptation») is usually complete and brain cells start to thrive on a mix of ketones and the small amount of glucose produced in the liver via gluconeogenesis in the complete absence of carbohydrates.

Unfortunately, in the carbohydrate dependency paradigm, your body routinely converts lean muscle tissue into glucose via gluconeogenesis to meet your energy needs, especially for the brain (only two percent of body weight, but consuming 20 - 25 percent of total calories!)

Contrary to the popular belief that a constant intake of carbs are necessary for healthy brain and nervous system function, our body, via the liver, makes both glucose (gluconeogenesis) and ketone bodies (ketosis) in ample amounts (under the right conditions) to fuel most of the athlete's brain & nervous system needs under all but racing or long brick training conditions.

One correction though — your brain does not need carbohydrates, it needs glucose, and you can also get that from protein via gluconeogenesis.