Announcement: Brain’s Energy Demands and Micronutrient Metabolism: What the Evidence Shows

ბოლო განახლება: 07/08/2026 19:30

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The brain consumes 20% of the body's energy in adults, rising to 50% in early childhood. This extraordinary demand depends on B vitamins, iron, and other micronutrients that support energy metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and myelin integrity. — Photo by Shawn Day on Unsplash (Unsplash License)

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The brain consumes up to 50% of your body's energy during childhood. Without adequate B vitamins, iron, and omega-3s, cognitive function suffers—but these deficiencies are reversible with proper nutrition. Learn how micronutrient metabolism shapes lifelong brain health.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.