What determines the optimal timing and dosing of ketogenic interventions for neuroprotection?

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Description

While ketone metabolism was discussed as therapeutic, the debate revealed no clear framework for when and how much ketosis provides benefit vs harm. The ‘metabolic steal syndrome’ hypothesis suggests timing could be critical but remains untested.

Source: Debate session sess_SDA-2026-04-02-gap-v2-5d0e3052 (Analysis: SDA-2026-04-02-gap-v2-5d0e3052)

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