The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
the thing that gets released also, particularly with aerobic exercise, is a growth factor called brain derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. And that is so important because what it does is it goes directly to your hippocampus and it helps brand new brain cells grow in your hippocampus.
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Exercise increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) by up to 200%, a molecule known to promote brain repair and neuroplasticity — J Appl Physiol, 2003
BDNF benefits of vigorous exercise
Even just 6 minutes of intense cycling significantly boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a critical protein for neuroplasticity, by 4-5 times above levels observed with fasting or prolonged moderate exercise.
Proven strategies extrapolated from robust scientific literature to amplify BDNF expression: For exercise, for example, you'll find a breakdown of specific durations, intensities, and types of activity proven to stimulate BDNF
Vigorous-intensity, longer duration aerobic exercise (>= 40 mins) at 80% of heart rate reserve may offer the greatest possibility of a significant elevation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, for example.
aerobic at 70-80% of max HR for 40+ mins may be key for boosting BDNF
Aerobic at 70-80% of max HR for 40+ mins may be key for boosting BDNF
Vigorous exercise boosts levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a crucial protein that not only supports the development of new neurons but also enhances neural plasticity—the brain's ability to adapt to new information and experiences.
both exercise duration and intensity play an important role in determining how much BDNF is produced for example moderate and intense physical exercise for 40 minutes produces more BDNF than moderate or intense exercise for 20 minutes
so maybe maybe we get a little more brain dry neur neurotropic factor a little more um attentive for the next talk
it seems as though the more vigorous the intensity of the exercise the more robust the brain derived neurotrophic Factor effect