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What Is BDNF??

Aug 06, 201912 minEp. 13
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- BDNF stands for Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and it is a protein found in the brain.

- BDNF is important for long-term memory because it creates new neurons in your brain. 

- BDNF is also found in the retina, kidney, saliva, prostate, motor nerve cells, and muscle.

- It is very important to our brain health and low levels of it can lead to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Dementia, and Depression.

- Listen to this podcast to learn some of the different ways to improve your body's production of BDNF. 

Go to my website - HealthyTipsAfter50.com for more information, links, and to get my Healthy Tips e-book.

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