Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)
Mechanism
Function
Mechanics
- Control of neuronal development2
- Control of glial development2
- Neuroprotection2
- Modulation of both short- and long-lasting synaptic interactions2
Practical function
These are are critical for cognition and memory2
Practical function
Cognition and memory2
- Decrease mental stress two unique nutrients which have been shown to decrease mental stress and support cognition
Dietary sources
theorized to come from dietary brain
References
1.
Ju W. Neuroscience. University of Toronto https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Neuroscience_(Ju)
2.
Kowiański P, Lietzau G, Czuba E, Waśkow M, Steliga A, Moryś J. BDNF: A Key Factor with Multipotent Impact on Brain Signaling and Synaptic Plasticity. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology. 2018;38(3):579-593. doi:10.1007/s10571-017-0510-4
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