> My rudimentary understanding is that the brain needs glucose to work properly. Especially for intellectual work. No. In deep ketosis there's gluconeogenisis

> My rudimentary understanding is that the brain needs glucose to work properly. Especially for intellectual work. No. In deep ketosis there's gluconeogenisis where the small amount you need will be made for you. In fact, people on keto or fasting actually report vastly better mental clarity.