Ketosis, from any source, Improves Memory By Providing Beta Hydroxybutyrate

Interesting and pointed scientific finding below!  Note that delayed exercise 4 hours after learning improved consolidation.  Why? How?

Exercise raised DBHB or beta hydroxybutyrate which inhibited histone the chemical that switches off the BDNF gene increased by learning or metabolism of hippocampal brain cells during learning.  Raising BDNF during the later consolidation period allowed greater transfer or consolidation by the cortex.  BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE INCREASES BDNF!

Therefore exercise related ketosis, fasting related ketosis, lower carbohydrate diet, weight loss, coconut oil or medium triglyceride oil INCREASE BDNF via increased levels of beta hydroxybutyrate!

Review:  BDNF increases and improves Memory, Mood and Metabolism.  Depression is associated with low levels of BDNF resulting in depressed mood and cognition.  Cognition lags mood improvement in depression treatment with medications.  Exercise and slow paced breathing when added to antidepressant therapy improved depression score by 42%.  Shouldn't cognition also be improved?  Exercise increases BHB to raise BDNF.  Slow paced breathing reduces brain cortisol that inhibits BDNF production and results in higher levels of BDNF.  Higher BDNF improves cognition and depressed mood.

Beta Hydroxybutyrate promotes genes that increase BDNF that improve Memory, Mood and Metabolism from whatever source.

http://www.kurzweilai.net/need-to-remember-something-exercise-4-hours-later