BDNF Depression

How does exercise affect BDNF?

1 hour a day exercise regiment quadruples BDNF within three months

What percent decrease in the risk of depression do you achieve with each additional serving of fruit and vegetables?(due to the increase inBDNF)

3%

How much exercise do you need to increase brain volume?

30 minutes 3 times a week 20% increase in size

What role does BDNF (Brain derived neurotrophic factor ) play in depression?

Controls the growth of new nerve cells.( depressed people have atrophy of specific brain areas)

What to mental health issues does BDNF affect?

Depression, schizophrenia

What can you add to your diet to boost BDNF?

Flavonoids

Does fasting or exercising in a negative calorie balance increase BDNF or decrease BDNF?

Increase

What effect did eating nuts have on BDNF levels?

Lower the risk of having a low BDNF level by 78%

True or False A single high fat meal can drop BDNF levels within hours

True

True or False Fasting can help with schizophrenia

True

True or false Being vegetarian (no meat) can help with schizophrenia

True

True or false saturated fats, high fat diet may contribute to brain dysfunction Nuro degenerative diseases long term memory loss and cognitive impairment

True

What spice may boost BNDF Bubbles more than 50% within a month?

Turmeric