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“During the ketogenic diet, neurons switch from using glucose to ketones. Ketones are a good energy source and have signaling functions, but evidence suggests that this is more limited than what occurs during IF, exercise, and intellectual activation of the brain.”

“Exercise promotes the release of insulin-like growth factor-1 and its downstream targets, growth hormone and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, to drive muscle and neuron growth. Sauna use increases these factors, too, and when used post-exercise, may have a synergistic effect to improve cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological health.”

“Animal studies indicate that omega-3 deficiency may also reduce GLUT1 transporters in the brain. Other studies suggest that omega-3 supplementation reduces VCAM1 levels – a protein elevated with normal aging, which could be related to the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.”

“A growing body of evidence suggests that sulforaphane's protective effects extend to the brain, where it appears to enhance brain-derived neurotrophic factor (a protein that controls and promotes the growth of new neurons) and inhibits histone deacetylation (an epigenetic modification that influences gene expression).”

“Dr. Patrick also describes a proposed anti-metastatic mechanism: faster blood flow during vigorous exercise increases shear forces on circulating tumor cells, the cells that have left a primary tumor and entered the bloodstream.”

“They discuss how his lab has shown that the stem cells from the placenta can be transformed into neuron-like cells, fat cells, bone cells, endothelial cells (relevant for lung and blood vessels), and liver cells.”

“The primary role of BDNF is to stimulate the formation, growth, survival, and development of neurons. It is responsible for mediating the beneficial cognitive effects associated with exercise.”

Dan Pardi: Ph.D. candidate studying sleep neurobiology at Stanford and University of Leiden, co-founder of Dan’s Plan online wellness company.

“In this FoundMyFitness episode excerpt, Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains that lactate crosses the blood-brain barrier through monocarboxylate transporters. Within the brain, glycolytic astrocytes produce lactate that neurons can import and use as fuel.”

“Dr. Patrick uses skin thickness as a simple buying framework: thin-skinned produce such as strawberries and apples receives more priority for organic purchasing than avocados, bananas, or oranges with peels that are removed.”