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When you cut carbs, your body makes ketones that might fuel your brain better than sugar, helping you think more clearly, focus better, and remember things more easily.
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This mouse study found that a low-carb diet made memory problems worse under low-oxygen conditions, suggesting ketones might not always help the brain.
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