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FYI: BDNF

Iris L.
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At my last appointment my neurologist recommended exercise as a way of increasing BDNF, brain derived neurotropic factor. This is all I can say about it.

Iris

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  • Iris L.
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    edited April 2023

    Thanks for posting, Vegan. I'll watch tomorrow when I have more time. My neurologist mentioned BDNF as a preventative for developing dementia (not a treatment), not just for depression. I miss the Clinical Trials board, I'm sure there were pertinent discussions.

    Iris

  • Iris L.
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    Very interesting. The speaker calls for one hour of exercise daily for three months to increase BDNF levels. I'll see what I can do.

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