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Nutrients June 2021 PMID 34206642

An fMRI Investigation into the Effects of Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglycerides on Cognitive Function in Elderly Adults: A Pilot Study.

Yukihito Yomogida, Junko Matsuo, Ikki Ishida, Miho Ota, Kentaro Nakamura, Kinya Ashida, Hiroshi Kunugi

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Several data discussions emphasize the significance of the research by highlighting specific results, such as improvements in working memory and executive functions, along with mentions of brain activity changes in the prefrontal cortex. Words like 'increased,' 'improved,' and 'associated' convey a framing of the study as potentially transformative, sparking curiosity and respect for its implications in neurocognitive health.

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Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects reported by the study, referencing improvements in cognitive functions and the potential benefits of MCT intake in elderly individuals.

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Posts show high curiosity, with many highlighting key terms like 'cognitive functions,' 'brain activity,' and 'neurocog study,' indicating active engagement with the research findings.

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Some discussions delve into specific aspects, such as fMRI results and neural responses, demonstrating moderate to deep engagement with the methodology and implications.

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While users recognize the significance of the findings for health and nutrition, the perception of high impact is moderate, with emphasis on ongoing research rather than immediate application.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how taking medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) affects brain activity and cognitive performance in elderly adults using fMRI, and found that MCTs can improve executive functions like working memory, especially in individuals with less grey matter in the prefrontal cortex.
  • MCT intake increased cognitive task performance (such as N-back and Go/No-go tests) and was associated with decreased brain activity in key regions, suggesting that ketone bodies provided an alternative, efficient energy source for the brain.
  • The research also showed that individuals with higher baseline cognitive function benefited more in working memory, while those with lower baseline scores improved in impulse control tasks, highlighting different neural responses based on initial cognitive status.
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Atanas G. Atanasov
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An fMRI Investigation into the Effects of Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglycerides on Cognitive Function in Elderly Adults: A Pilot Study #Ketogenic #Triglycerides #CognitiveFunction #INPST #scicomm #globalhealth #nutrition #OpenScience #STEM #PhDVoice https://t.co/JkQdub29t7

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An #fMRI Investigation of the Effects of #Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglycerides on #Cognitive Function in #Elderly Adults Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@NathanMDCunha⁩ ⁦@NaumovskiNenad ⁦@DrDaleBredesen⁩ https://t.co/KF6iQHNY7q

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An fMRI Investigation into the Effects of Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglycerides on Cognitive Function in Elderly Adults: A Pilot Study https://t.co/2mn9xYNjFr via @MDPIOpenAccess

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Prof Andrew Scholey PhD
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MCT RCT! Pilot X-over neurocog study of single meal of ketogenic medium chain triglycerides (MCT) in N = 20, cog intact >65 yr-olds. MCT => improved Working Memory (n-back) & Exec Function (Go/No go). fMRI => changes in dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. https://t.co/6uWgVCWdau https://t.co/RyggzpmVex

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An fMRI Investigation into the Effects of #Ketogenic #MediumChainTriglycerides on Cognitive Function in Elderly Adults: Pilot Study oral intake of #MCT was a/w ⬆️cognitive fx in healthy elderly individuals Signal changes ➡️KB use as extra energy source https://t.co/X76YmoDGpq

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An fMRI Investigation into the Effects of Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglycerides on Cognitive Function in Elderly Adults: A Pilot Study https://t.co/2mn9xYNjFr via @MDPIOpenAccess

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An fMRI Investigation into the Effects of #Ketogenic #MediumChainTriglycerides on Cognitive Function in Elderly Adults: Pilot Study oral intake of #MCT was a/w ⬆️cognitive fx in healthy elderly individuals Signal changes ➡️KB use as extra energy source https://t.co/X76YmoDGpq

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MCT RCT! Pilot X-over neurocog study of single meal of ketogenic medium chain triglycerides (MCT) in N = 20, cog intact >65 yr-olds. MCT => improved Working Memory (n-back) & Exec Function (Go/No go). fMRI => changes in dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. https://t.co/6uWgVCWdau https://t.co/RyggzpmVex

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Aa ingestão oral de #MCT foi associada a funções cognitivas aumentadas em #idosos saudáveis. #elderly #ketones https://t.co/bR1eCg3VYs

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An #fMRI Investigation of the Effects of #Ketogenic Medium-Chain Triglycerides on #Cognitive Function in #Elderly Adults Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@NathanMDCunha⁩ ⁦@NaumovskiNenad ⁦@DrDaleBredesen⁩ https://t.co/KF6iQHNY7q

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