Navigating Sweeteners: Understanding the Effects of Sugar and Artificial Alternatives on Brain Health

Also known as glucose, sugar acts as the primary energy source for the nervous system’s intricate workings once inside the body.
Navigating Sweeteners: Understanding the Effects of Sugar and Artificial Alternatives on Brain Health
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The brain’s fuel comes from one sweet commodity: sugar.

Also known as glucose, sugar acts as the primary energy source for the nervous system’s intricate workings once inside the body. Without its steady supply, our remarkably complex brains would grind to a halt, leaving cognition and neurological function vulnerable to the ravages of degeneration.

Russell Blaylock
Russell Blaylock
Dr. Russell Blaylock is a renowned neurosurgeon who has written several books on brain health. He is the author of the Blaylock Wellness Report, a publication providing health advice and information on natural medicine approaches.