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How much energy does the brain use in different circumstances?
The brain functions purely on glucose (that's why it is helpful to consume "simple" carbs before a test or mental work). Calorie consumption by the brain varies, depending on what type of work you do, so does the proportion (%) of calories consumed by the brain in relation to calories burned by...- atdmMD
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