Stephen Cunnanes work describes the role of brain energy rescue in combating neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia, and Alzheimers disease [9]
In 2023 a survey undertaken among 300 patients by Morgan Stanley revealed that the reduction in calorie intake per patient of between 20 and 30 percent could have 'long term implications for food-related businesses, particularly those selling unhealthier foods such as high-fat, sweet and salty products' (Economist)
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It induced 24% weight loss in a recent trial, the greatest amount seen yet with an obesity treatment
While blood pressure lowering is not the sole driver of these outcomes, it likely contributes to the overall cardiovascular benefit