BDNF

Question 1

Protein that stimulates neurogenesis, +brain’s plasticity and protects neurons:

Answer 1

BDNF

Question 2

Polyphenols, Sunlight, Exercise, Meditation, and Deep Sleep:

Answer 2

Increase BDNF

Question 3

Exercise:

Answer 3

Moderately intense cardio

Question 4

Stress, Sugar and Social isolation:

Answer 4

Blocks BDNF

Question 5

Important marker of brain performance:

Answer 5

Rate of neurogenesis

Question 6

Period needed for new brain cells mature and integrate into the circuitry:

Answer 6

4-6 weeks

Question 7

Foods that slow the rate of neurogenesis:

Answer 7

Sugar and Oxidized fats

Question 8

Fatty acids with profound impact on the rate of neurogenesis:

Answer 8

Omega-3

Question 9

Stress that severely inhibit neurogenesis in the hipocampus:

Answer 9

Chronic stress

Question 10

Exercise boosts the rate of neurogenesis by:

Answer 10

Short-term stress and Increasing the blood flow

Question 11

Environment that enhances neurogenesis:

Answer 11

Enriched environment

Question 12

Is at the core of most age-related neurodegenerative diseases:

Answer 12

Inflamation

Question 13

“Short periods of low oxygen intake ________ BDNF”:

Answer 13

Increase