Dr. Dominic D'Agostino's research focuses on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As an assistant professor and member of Cognate Nutritional's scientific advisory board, his work involves using coconut oil to enhance cognitive and metabolic functions. Coconuts contain medium-chain triglycerides that produce ketones in the liver to support brain function when glucose levels are low. Cognate Nutritional created Food for Thought, a coconut oil supplement, to improve mental functioning and provide energy based on customer testimonials. The company plans to develop more products to address declining mental abilities.

1. By Dominic D'Agostino

2. Introdution
 Dr. Dominic D'Agostino's research interests include
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disorder affecting
voluntary muscle action. An assistant professor at the
University of South Florida, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino is also
a member of the scientific advisory board of Cognate
Nutritional.
Cognate Nutritional's mission is to develop nutritive
products that enhance cognitive and metabolic functions.
The company’s primary means of accomplishing this goal
involves the use of coconut oil.
Coconuts contain medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs),
which stimulate the production of ketones in the liver.

3. Coconut Oil
 Ketones support brain and cognitive function when the brain’s
normal fuel, glucose, runs low. Brain cell impairment due to
glucose deficiency occurs as early as in a person’s 20s and
contributes to brain disorders later in life. Supplementing brain
chemistry with ketones can partially recover brain functions
such as concentration and memories.
Cognate Nutritional has created Food for Thought to offer
consumers an easily-consumed form of coconut oil. Many
testimonials note the product's power to improve mental
functioning and provide feelings of well-being and energy. The
company plans to market more products in response to
increased public awareness of declines in mental function. The
product allows people to achieve a state of nutritional ketosis
with the restrictive diet typically associated with this metabolic
therapy.