Product Overview
The brain is the most metabolically demanding organ in the human body, yet it is often the most neglected in standard nutritional discourse. In Brain Food, neuroscientist and certified integrative nutritionist Dr. Lisa Mosconi provides a rigorous, evidence-based exploration of the specific molecular requirements of the human brain.
Advanced Research Themes
- The Lipid Architecture: Deep-dive into the role of specialized fats in maintaining the structural integrity of the myelin sheath and neuronal membranes.
- The Glucose Paradox: Understanding the brain’s unique metabolic pathways and how to maintain stable glycemic levels for sustained cognitive output.
- Microbiome-Brain Axis: Clinical insights into how gut health dictates the production of essential neurotransmitters like Serotonin and GABA.
- Hydration Dynamics: The overlooked science of how brain-cell volume and electrolyte balance influence signal conduction speed.
Specifications:
- Title: Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power
- Author: Lisa Mosconi
- Publisher: Avery
- Publication Date: December 31, 2019
- ISBN 10: 039957400X
- ISBN 13: 978-0399574009
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 5.97 x 0.98 x 8.98 inches
