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“In order to study the effects of irisin supplementation, the investigators conducted a second experiment in which they administered exogenous (i.e., made outside the body) irisin to a strain of mice who develop an Alzherimer’s-like dementia at an early age due to loss of FNDC5 function.”

“Then they measured the action potential in the rats' diaphragm muscle. They found that the BDNF hydrogel improved diaphragm muscle contractility by more than 60 percent, likely due to BDNF-mediated protection and/or restoration of neurons that innervate the diaphragm.”

“Link to full publication. Learn more about how loss of dopamine-producing neurons affects the brain and behavior with expert Dr. Giselle Petzinger in this clip featuring Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“The researchers found that children who were exposed to particulate matter in air pollution during pregnancy – especially during the second and third trimesters – had lower composite cognitive scores than children exposed to lower levels.”

“In addition, omega-3 supplementation influenced the distribution and accumulation of glutamate receptors and ion channels involved in synaptic plasticity, potentially influencing memory formation.”

“The loss of hippocampal neurogenesis (the formation of new neurons) is an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease. A recent study in rats shows that gut microbial transplants from people with Alzheimer's inhibit hippocampal neurogenesis and impair memory.”

“The authors utilized multiple mouse models for their study. First, they compared sciatic nerve regeneration following injury among mice that did not express the MCT-1 protein in one of four cell types: macrophages, perineurial cells, Schwann cells, or dorsal root ganglia neurons.”

“Gray matter contains the cell bodies, dendrites, and axon terminals of neurons in the brain. Loss of gray matter is associated with cognitive decline and memory loss – hallmarks of dementia. Physical inactivity promotes gray matter losses and is a major risk factor for dementia.”

“A new study in worms suggests that consuming ursolic acid – a bioactive compound found in apples and herbs, such as rosemary and sage – during pregnancy promotes the production of key fats in the brain, boosting neuronal health and function in progeny.”

“Blood-brain barrier - Another membranous barrier in the body that loses its integrity with age. Increased microbial toxins in the blood because of increased intestinal permeability is a source of stress for the blood-brain barrier, injuring neurons and promoting disease.”