Brain - Substances that Provide Energy to
These Substances may Facilitate the Provision of Energy to the Brain
Amino Acids
Asparagine is a source of Energy in the Brain. [1]
Aspartic Acid is a source of Energy in the Brain. [2]
Carnitine may improve the function of the Mitochondria in the Brain. [3]
Some of the body's Creatine pool is stored in the Brain. [4]
The Brain can use Glutamic Acid as a direct source of Energy (after being manufactured within the body from Glutamine). [5]
Glutamine provides Energy to the Brain (after its conversion within the body to Glutamic Acid). [6]
Pyroglutamate may improve Blood Circulation to the Brain and may improve the Brain's uptake and utilization of Glucose. [7]
Carbohydrates
Glucose (or Glucose can be produced within the body from Glycerol) is a source of Energy for the Brain.
Enzymes
Alpha-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Complex (KGDHC) is involved in the production of Energy (Glucose metabolism) within the Brain.
Growth Factors
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) may improve the utilization of Glucose by the Brain. [8]
Hormones
Cortisone helps to regulate the Brain's utilization of Glucose.
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