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Not consuming enough CHO will really decrease brain function, it will also cause a process called gluconeogenesis.
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For those who might be wondering what gluconeogenesis is, it is biosynthesis of new glucose, (i.e. not glucose from glycogen). The production of glucose from other metabolites is necessary for use as a fuel source by the brain, testes, erythrocytes and kidney medulla since glucose is the sole energy source for these organs. This process occurs during periods of fasting, starvation, or intense exercise and is highly endergonic.
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