Brain cells Quote by David Perlmutter

“brain-derived neurotrophic factor,” or BDNF. BDNF plays a key role in creating new neurons. But beyond its role in neurogenesis, BDNF protects existing neurons,…

— David Perlmutter

“The gene that turns on BDNF is activated by a variety of lifestyle habits, including physical exercise, caloric restriction, following a ketogenic diet, and…

— David Perlmutter

“a gene located on chromosome 11 codes for the production of a protein called “brain-derived neurotrophic factor,” or BDNF. BDNF plays a key role…

— David Perlmutter

There are many ways in which genes influence the brain.

— Sebastian Seung

“What happens to the brain during exercise? At the start of physical activity, the brain recognizes this period as a moment of stress. And…

— Osnat Duman

“when animals are on a reduced-calorie diet (typically reduced by around 30 percent), their brain production of BDNF shoots up and they show dramatic…

— David Perlmutter

Researchers have known for some time now that the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions, including brain disorders, is inflammation. But what they didn’t have…

— David Perlmutter

“BDNF production is decreased in animals on a diet high in sugar.16”

— David Perlmutter

Sex actually boosts brain growth.

— Anonymous

My lab looks at the ability of stress hormones to kill brain cells, and basically we are trying to understand on a molecular level…

— Robert Sapolsky

“Indeed, Dr. Cahill and other researchers have determined that beta-HBA, which is easily obtainable just by adding coconut oil to your diet, improves antioxidant…

— David Perlmutter

“As I increased the levels of the sex hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) using supplements, I exhibited a major response to it at 75mg daily. My…

— Steven Magee