🌿 Brain Needs Glucose
Research from the University of Illinois in the United States confirms that thinking consumes glucose in the brain, thus requiring glucose replenishment during mental activity. Researchers had mice of different ages navigate a maze model, then tested glucose levels in their brain cells. Results showed that mice actively solving routes experienced a 30% drop in brain glucose levels; in contrast, mice not thinking showed no change in glucose levels. Researchers also found older mice consumed more glucose than young mice and required longer recovery times. When performing the same task, younger mice performed well due to ample glucose supply, while older mice performed poorly due to excessive glucose consumption. The experiment proves that lack of glucose impairs thinking and memory abilities.<brain>