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health1 year ago•4 min saved

Muscle-Produced 'Exercise Juice' Promotes Nerve Growth

A new study suggests that myokines, chemicals released by muscles during exercise, can promote nerve growth, potentially aiding in nerve repair and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like ALS. Conducted on mouse cells, the research found that both biochemical and mechanical effects of muscle contractions stimulate motor neuron growth. While promising, further studies are needed to explore the therapeutic potential of myokines in humans.

via Livescience.com|

#exercise #health #muscle-contraction

health-and-science1 year ago•7 min saved

Exercise Boosts Brain Growth by Stimulating Neurons

MIT researchers discovered that exercise promotes neuron growth through both biochemical signals, like myokines, and physical stretching. Muscle contractions release myokines that enhance neuron growth, while mechanical movement of neurons also stimulates growth. This dual role of exercise in nerve stimulation could lead to new therapies for nerve repair and neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting the potential of "exercise as medicine."

via Neuroscience News|

#exercise #health-and-science #myokines

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Mushroom Power: Boost Memory and Nerve Growth with Lion's Mane and Maitake"

Compounds from the lion's mane mushroom, particularly hericene A, have been found to promote nerve cell growth, increase the production of brain-boosting molecules, and improve memory performance in mice. The study suggests the potential of these compounds as cognitive enhancers. The researchers isolated specific compounds from the mushroom extracts and found that they stimulated the growth of axons and branching of neurites in neuron cultures. The mushroom extracts also exhibited neurotrophic activity similar to brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and enhanced short-term and spatial memory in mice. However, further research is needed to determine the direct clinical relevance of these findings in humans.

via PsyPost|

#cognitive-enhancement #health #lions-mane-mushroom