Phinney and Volek since 2011 say: “Above 1 mmol/L (of blood ketones), more than half of the brain’s fuel comes from ketones.” A Test: is this true? — The New Neander’s Medical

The following is an excerpt of a post published at our site The New Neander’s Medical on October 26, 2020.

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A Test of Physiological Literacy.

Phinney and Volek since 2011 say: “Above 1 mmol/L (of blood ketones), more than half of the brain’s fuel comes from ketones.” A Test: is this true? A caption by The New Neander’s Medical.

In their 2011 book (1), Phinney and Volek stated:

“Above 1 mmol/L (of blood ketones), more than half of the brain’s fuel comes from ketones.”

1. Is the statement above correct?

2. What percentage of brain energy do ketones provide at ketone blood levels of a) 0.5mmol/L, b) 1.5 mmol/L, c) 3 mmol/L?

Phinney and Volek since 2011 say: “Above 1 mmol/L (of blood ketones), more than half of the brain’s fuel comes from ketones.” A Test: is this true? A caption by The New Neander’s Medical.

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Phinney and Volek since 2011 say: “Above 1 mmol/L (of blood ketones), more than half of the brain’s fuel comes from ketones.” A Test: is this true? — The New Neander’s Medical