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“The mechanism is still unclear. Other studies have found that THC helps clear away amyloid beta plaques from the brain. Additionally, cannabinoids bind to specific receptors called cannabinoid receptors in neurons as well as on immune cells.”

“GABA has a calming effect on the brain, quieting overactive neurons and exerting anti-seizure and anti-anxiety effects. Studies in rodents have shown that ketones markedly increases GABA synthesis.”

“Tau is a microtubule-bound protein that forms the neurofibrillary "tau tangles" associated with Alzheimer's disease. Tau tangles disrupt the transport of metabolites, lipids, and mitochondria across a neuron to the synapse where neurotransmission occurs.”

“Impairing the animals' sleep or blocking the activity of the neurons that were activated during the response uncoupled the visual cue from the negative experience, but the animals still exhibited fear, suggesting that when sleep was disrupted after an event that caused fear, the fear may not be linked to the event but instead may manifest as general anxiety.”

“This is not the first study to link the gut to Parkinson's disease. Other studies have found that cells located in the intestine spark an immune response that protects nerve cells and neurons against damage connected with Parkinson's disease.”

“This study was done in mice and found that mice that were exposed to stress had a decrease in long-term potentiation in the hippocampus. Long-term potentiation is the process that helps solidify the connections between neurons during memory formation.”

“Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons which leads to loss of motor control. There have been a number of studies published that have shown that people with Parkinson’s disease who exercise can improve their balance and gait compared to those that do not.”

“[...] The highest concentration of vitamin C is found in the neurons of the brain and in case of a low intake of vitamin C, the remaining vitamin is retained in the brain to secure this organ.”

“BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, is a growth factor that controls and promotes the growth of new neurons and is necessary for the formation and storage of memories and overall cognitive performance.”

“It is not known how resistance training countered the brain atrophy but other studies have found that it increased cerebral blood volume which could result in the growth of new blood vessels and neurogenesis (the growth of new neurons) in the dentate gyrus region of the brain.”