BDNF…What the heck is this?

Written By Heather Kolwich

BDNF: Brain Derived Growth Factor 🧠 ⠀ ⠀

One of the most crucial factors in the brain. BDNF helps the brain grow more neurons which in turn improves the function of the brain. ⠀ ⠀ BDNF.levels reduce as we age. It is also reduced in neurogenic diseases and chronic diseases. ⠀ ⠀

How can we increase BDNF? ⠀

One way is exercising! Aerobic exercise increases BDNF which results in neurogenesis (new neurons) in the hippocampus.

The hippocampus is the brain region responsible for new learning and memory. ⠀

Heather Kolwich
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