How Many Calories Do I Burn When I Think? The Science of Mental Energy
                                
                                
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                                The human brain, comprising only 2% of your body weight, consumes a significant 20-25% of the body's resting energy supply. This astonishing fact raises a common question: how many calories do I burn when I think intensely and am fully focused?.