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by epsilonic 551 days ago
Not quite. I've been taking Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) salts in powder form, mixed with water. Here is some interesting literature discussing its benefits as a metabolic regulator of proteostasis in aged and Alzheimer-diseased brains:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461525/ (same research article referenced in the post link)

I personally take it to manage brain fog due to long-Covid.

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I use that as well. I found that it was a great way to slowly ween myself off caffeine while avoiding the caffeine withdrawals. My sleep is improving a little and I remember more dreams, not sure why.
This is why I come to HN.
Have you tried a ketogenic diet? Ketones from your own fat cells for free.
Interested to know if this ends up helping you long term, thanks.
are you taking BHB along with being on a ketogenic diet or do you else eat carbs?
did it help? also, before covid did you not have brain fog?