Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Aerobic exercise also promotes neurogenesis in the hippocampus, crucial for learning and memory, by elevating levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
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Aerobic exercise also promotes neurogenesis in the hippocampus, crucial for learning and memory, by elevating levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
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And part of the way that it responds is by increasing brain drive neurotrphic factor BDNF. Um, brain drive neurotrphic factor is so important for it helps grow new neurons. It is important for learning and memory neuroplasticity. So that's the ability of your brain to adapt to changing environments. Very important. So brain drive neurotrphic factor is something that I would say is a youthful elixir for your brain.
And in the brain, lactate increases brain derived neurotrophic factor. In fact, it is the molecule that is signaling to the brain to increase brain drive neuro neurotrophic factor. So, this is a growth factor in the brain that is responsible for the growth of new neurons. Um, particularly in the hippocampus. We'll get to that in a minute. It's also important for learning, for memory and neuroplasticity, right? That's important for your brain's ability to adapt to the changing environment. It plays a very important role in not only brain aging, but also mental health.