Synaptic Plasticity Articles

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Magnesium Boosts Brain Function

A new animal study shows that intake of magnesium above what is traditionally considered the normal dietary amount has a dramatic effect on improving multiple aspects of memory and learning, findings that held true for both young and old.

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Resveratrol Boosts Brain Rejuvenation

Nutrients that activate the growth of new brain networks, which have the net result of improving brain flexibility or synaptic plasticity, are central to your brain having its own “fountain of youth.” Resveratrol is known to activate the anti-aging gene known as SIRT1 which helps keep cells alive longer. The new research shows that SIRT1, via different mechanisms, also boosts the formation of new brain networks by improving synaptic plasticity.

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Dawn of the New Leptin Era

A decade ago I recognized the extreme importance of leptin to human health. Leptin is the king of hormones which impacts everything else in your body. My first book on the subject in 2002, Mastering Leptin, was the first translation of highly complex science into readable English for the general public – specifically addressing how to eat to be in harmony with leptin. This subject continues to evolve at a breakneck pace and is a shining beacon of hope for true health improvement, maintaining a vibrant quality of health, and extending lifespan. The newly understood role of leptin in your brain is both sobering and exciting. It is sobering because of the millions of people, even newborn children, with leptin-related health-deteriorating problems in full swing. It is exciting because knowledge and consistent correct actions offer a true path of solution away from disease and towards health.

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Magnesium Boosts BDNF and Synaptic Plasticity to Help Overcome Fear & Anxiety

Emotional, painful experiences contribute to future behavior that can be unduly influenced by fear or anxiety. If past painful experiences are intense then full-blown post traumatic stress disorder may develop, which in my book, is an overheated brain stem and limbic system. A new study shows that elevating brain levels of magnesium can help undo the bad programming and help create new brain response patterns not influenced by fear or anxiety.

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