Research paper
Mergenthaler P, Lindauer U, Dienel GA, Meisel A. Sugar for the brain: the role of glucose in physiological and pathological brain function. Trends in Neurosciences. 2013;36(10):587-597. doi:10.1016/j.tins.2013.07.001
Why we cite it
Reviews brain glucose metabolism from molecular transport mechanisms through physiological states to pathological conditions, establishing why the brain is uniquely vulnerable to energy disruption. Relevant to this project because it provides the physiological basis for why eating patterns affect cognitive function — the brain’s continuous, high glucose demand means that meal timing, blood sugar stability, and fuel availability directly influence mental performance.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tins.2013.07.001 · PubMed 23968694 · Publisher