Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Mechanism

Figure 1: Pathways that BDNF activates1

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

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Dietary sources

theorized to come from dietary brain

References

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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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