The study focused on the specific protein BDNF, an essential molecule involved in the growth, function and survival of brain cells. It has also been found to improve memory and slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
The aim of the study was to understand how fasting and exercise affect BDNF production. The results showed that short, intense exercise significantly increased circulating BDNF levels. But perhaps most interestingly, a short series of high-intensity exercise is much more effective at increasing BDNF levels than a longer, low-intensity session.
“The six-minute high-intensity cycle increased each circulating BDNF 4-5 times more than the long-term low-intensity cycle.researchers report.
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Source: Ferra
