LOL. I have no idea how many carbs I am consuming. I was wondering about the claim that I need to eat at least 130 grams of carbs for proper brain function also. None of the books I have read have suggested this is a issue. I eat leafy green vegatables every day but no bread or wheat products. I think my brain is functioning okay. I tried a one week jury trial last month and won.
How closely are you following Taubes’ suggestions?
Why the Brain Needs Carbohydrates While the brain's primary source of fuel is glucose, the brain cannot store it. So once carbs are broken down into glucose by the body, the glucose is then carried to the brain by the bloodstream where it is used immediately as energy by nerve cells. The brain uses glucose to perform many functions including thinking, short-term and long-term memory, and communication with other parts of the body. It stands to reason that when carbohydrates in the diet are restricted, the glucose that's available for the brain to use as energy is reduced. Read more at Suite101: How Low-Carb Diets Can Affect the Brain: The Effects of Carbohydrate Restriction on Memory and Learning | Suite101.com http://suite101.com/article/how-lowcarb-diets-can-affect-the-brain-a86847#ixzz1xbrY28u0