Energy demand of neurons in brain that is covered by glucose supply from the blood is
ensured by glucose transporters in capillaries and brain cells. In brain, the facilitative …

The impact of sugar consumption on health continues to be a controversial topic. The
objective of this review is to discuss the evidence and lack of evidence that allows the …

Ever since the brain was identified as an insulin-sensitive organ, evidence has rapidly
accumulated that insulin action in the brain produces multiple behavioral and metabolic …

The specific metabolic contribution of consuming different energy-yielding macronutrients
(namely, carbohydrates, protein and lipids) to obesity is a matter of active debate. In this …

Abstract In 2016 the World Health Organization reported 39% of the world's adult population
(over 18 y) was overweight, with western countries such as Australia and the United States …

Insulin acts on the CNS to modulate behaviour and systemic metabolism. Disturbances in
brain insulin action represent a possible link between metabolic and cognitive health …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a clinical diagnosis that includes the presence of
5% or more hepatic steatosis as determined by liver imaging or biopsy in the absence of …

Sugar-sweetened drinks have been associated with several health problems. In the point
narrative as presented below, we provide our opinion and review of the data to date that we …

Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is a non-invasive MRI technique to measure cerebral blood flow
(CBF). This review provides a practical guide and overview of the clinical applications of …

The brain–gut-axis is an interdependent system affecting neural functions and controlling
our eating behaviour. In recent decades, neuroimaging techniques have facilitated its …