A team focused on understanding the energy needs of the aging brain
Thanks to advanced imaging technologies, we can observe how the brain uses its fuels—sugar (glucose) and ketones—and understand their role in memory, thinking, and brain health.
Paper or electronic tests allow us to evaluate memory and other aspects of brain function such as attention, orientation, etc.
To support brain health, several approaches are being studied: ketogenic supplements, physical activity, and specific diets. Our goal is to compensate for the energy needs of the body and brain during aging or in other situation
To function properly, the brain requires a large amount of energy. With age, it becomes less efficient at using its main fuel, sugar (glucose), which can contribute to memory problems—a phenomenon even more pronounced in Alzheimer’s disease.
Like a hybrid car, however, the brain can turn to an alternative fuel: ketones, produced from fats. Our team explores different strategies to bridge this energy gap and support cognitive health, with the goal of preventing or improving memory problems.
Other organs, such as the heart and kidneys, also use glucose and ketones. This is why, together with our collaborators, we are studying how this approach could also benefit other health conditions, including psychiatric, cardiac, and kidney diseases.
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Finding an alternative fuel for the brain
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