#086 How Micronutrients & Exercise Ameliorate Aging | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
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Exercise Empowers the Brain Through BDNF
Exercise significantly enhances the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is crucial for neuroplasticity and brain adaptation, especially during aging. BDNF also plays a key role in combatting depression by facilitating the brain's ability to respond to changes in the environment. It promotes neurogenesis, particularly in the hippocampus, which is vital for learning and memory. Animal studies demonstrate that blocking BDNF negates the cognitive benefits of exercise, reinforcing its importance in leveraging exercise for memory improvements. Lactate serves as an essential signaling molecule in this process, stimulating BDNF activation.
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