Chapter
The Link Between Glucose and Neurons.
15:35 - 25:38 (10:02)
Well-fed neurons that receive signals from the visual cortex are able to work most efficiently. Glucose plays a critical role in providing energy to neurons and enabling deliberate thought and controlling physical movements.
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The neurons in our brain respond to faces and visual information based on the signals received from neurons in our visual cortex that respond to different angles of lines.
15:35 - 20:06 (04:30)
Neuroscience
Summary
The neurons in our brain respond to faces and visual information based on the signals received from neurons in our visual cortex that respond to different angles of lines. The response is stronger for the specific angle that a neuron is primarily tuned to.
ChapterThe Link Between Glucose and Neurons.
EpisodeControlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
Neurons require glucose to function at their best, and deliberate thought and movement require more glucose uptake.
20:06 - 25:38 (05:32)
Neural Functionality
Summary
Neurons require glucose to function at their best, and deliberate thought and movement require more glucose uptake. A fasted state might result in mental clarity, but it can limit the availability of glucose for neurons to work at their optimum level.