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“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.”

“Could choices you make before having kids affect their DNA? Animal study suggests exercise causes changes in sperm DNA and results in offspring that have stronger neuronal connections in the hippocampus, and better learning and memory than those born to sedentary fathers.”

“Kale supplementation increased heat shock proteins, lowered oxidative damage, and suppressed cognitive decline by improving spatial and learning memory in mice with a premature aging phenotype. I've talked quite a bit about heat shock proteins which are robustly activated by heat stress (ie.”

“Exercise is known to increase neurotrophic factors such as vascular endothelial factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factors (which increase the growth of new neurons, synapses, and blood vessels) and decrease overall inflammation (which increases brain aging).”

“In the control group, which did NOT have their brain aging normalized by vitamins, the brain deterioration included >50% losses of neurons, 36% loss in brain mass and a 2-fold reduction in metabolism and blood flow. Pretty gnarly, right?”

“The higher dose protected against the loss of neuron branches in aged mice. The lower dose did not show a clear effect on this measure. Sleep loss can activate the brain's immune cells, releasing inflammatory signals that interfere with mitochondria.”

“Li speculates that this disruption in signals between these regions was triggered by thinning of the myelin surrounding the neurons, which resulted in less chatter among them. > In fact, 83%, or five of the six major nerve tracts that the scientists analyzed, were reduced among people with insomnia.”

“People with untreated type 2 diabetes developed Alzheimer's disease 1.6x faster and had more tau protein in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compared to people without diabetes. Tau tangles accumulate inside neurons and can disrupt many functions.”

“> "However, when nitric oxide is produced within the brain in excess by a protein called inducible nitric oxide synthase, neurons start dying," said Pahan. > "This study has become more fascinating than we thought," said Pahan.”

“Several studies have shown that aerobic exercise causes a robust increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which increases the growth of new neurons and likely explains the increase in brain volume these people experienced.”