Many prefer to not eat low carb, but you can still get the health benefits of ketone bodies through exercise without “eating keto” We know exercise has myriad health benefits How many come from exercise enduced ketone production? Here is one
Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate.
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The collective comments demonstrate high agreement and curiosity regarding how exercise elevates BDNF via β-hydroxybutyrate, with posts referencing detailed mechanisms like HDAC inhibition and neurotransmitter release, illustrating both scientific engagement and enthusiasm for the topic.
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- Exercise promotes brain health by increasing BDNF, a protein linked to improved cognition and reduced depression and anxiety.
- The specific ways that exercise boosts BDNF gene expression are not well understood, but recent findings suggest that the metabolite β-hydroxybutyrate released during prolonged exercise may play a key role.
- β-hydroxybutyrate enhances BDNF activity by targeting specific histone deacetylases (HDAC2 and HDAC3) and is linked to increased neurotransmitter release, indicating a natural mechanism through which exercise benefits brain function.
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Most liked on X and BlueskySource 4: Jiménez-Maldonado et al. 2014 (PLOS ONE) – https://t.co/r7X122jFBu Source 5: Sleiman et al. 2016 (eLife) – https://t.co/RAzeUDjuSr Source 6: Niemann et al. 2014 (Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience) – https://t.co/G7gXecTZm6
An interesting mechanism that seems to show that BDNF (brain derived growth factor), which improves neuronal connectivity (brain health), is stimulated by β-hydroxybutyrate. This is produced during exercise or when engaging in a ketogenic diet #Science https://t.co/nk4BpPrd4i
@KetoCarnivore @upyrbike @HermanPontzer @Travis_Statham @TuckerGoodrich @paulmelzer1 @throwingspears @LowCarbVet @p70S6K @bendormiki @CarnivoreMD @KenDBerryMD @DrPaulMason @SBakerMD @KetoDocCLT @KevinH_PhD @ProfTimNoakes @Ad_SotoMota @vybarr @Kevin65379773 This is best paper on the topic, in my opinion https://t.co/T2Z4FCfQdf Mice expirements --> Exercise elevates circulating ketones. ketones HDAC2 and HDAC3 and, thereby, induces BDNF gene expression in the hippocampus. ...
@B_Holmer @JWLevitt I got down this rabbit hole in the PhD. I think it might have to do with β-hydroxybutyrate inducing BDNF in the hippocampus Fascinating topic in general See here: https://t.co/9GX5QP1qhc https://t.co/7bs3stufXR
@jerryteixeira "Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate" https://t.co/h12jgXzuNH
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Source 4: Jiménez-Maldonado et al. 2014 (PLOS ONE) – https://t.co/r7X122jFBu Source 5: Sleiman et al. 2016 (eLife) – https://t.co/RAzeUDjuSr Source 6: Niemann et al. 2014 (Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience) – https://t.co/G7gXecTZm6
@B_Holmer @JWLevitt I got down this rabbit hole in the PhD. I think it might have to do with β-hydroxybutyrate inducing BDNF in the hippocampus Fascinating topic in general See here: https://t.co/9GX5QP1qhc https://t.co/7bs3stufXR
Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/qLZNtQgeJB
@hugocorralesMD Además, hay que insistir en que la actividad física sea agradable para quien la realiza. Múltiples estudios en animales y humanos sobre los efectos del ejercicio muestran resultados dispares cuando esta actividad es voluntaria o no. Aquí un ejemplo: https://t.co/aJ5InD1PqZ
@wszczeklik @Igor_psycholog Aktywność fizyczna również dobrze wpływa na głowę, zwiększa BDNF,a na starość jest czynnikiem chroniącym przed otępieniem. Ale trening poznawczy też zwiększa BDNF.
Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/hZflp5FwGM
Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate. https://t.co/jaUpKqMEJg
#Exercise promotes the expression of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) which plays an important role in neuronal survival and growth. https://t.co/BE1SaPoE52
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menarique, olahrga bisa bikin peningkatan kognisi? jadi sebelum belajar jngan lupa angkat bban dlu wkwk.clear mistrinya Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/Em5IWR4vyW
interested in the p's and q's behind the mental benefits of regular working out? read this LENGTHY article: Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/ce8CtDMYU0
@CSwiata Aktywność fizyczna zwiększa produkcję kwasu 3-hydroksymasłowego w wątrobie, ten wraz z krwiobiegiem dostaje się do mózgu i hamuje pewną deacetylazę histonową, której rolą jest hamowanie ekspresji genu BDNF. Przynajmniej u myszy. https://t.co/v2woL3vv0C
RT @markoftheD: An interesting mechanism that seems to show that BDNF (brain derived growth factor), which improves neuronal connectivity (…
RT @markoftheD: An interesting mechanism that seems to show that BDNF (brain derived growth factor), which improves neuronal connectivity (…
RT @markoftheD: An interesting mechanism that seems to show that BDNF (brain derived growth factor), which improves neuronal connectivity (…
RT @markoftheD: An interesting mechanism that seems to show that BDNF (brain derived growth factor), which improves neuronal connectivity (…
RT @markoftheD: An interesting mechanism that seems to show that BDNF (brain derived growth factor), which improves neuronal connectivity (…
An interesting mechanism that seems to show that BDNF (brain derived growth factor), which improves neuronal connectivity (brain health), is stimulated by β-hydroxybutyrate. This is produced during exercise or when engaging in a ketogenic diet #Science https://t.co/nk4BpPrd4i
Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/TWLdbdscFI
Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/FXKxqaHNO8 "β-hydroxybutyrate causes an increase in neurotransmitter release, which is dependent upon the TrkB receptor."
Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/FXKxqaHNO8 "action of β-hydroxybutyrate is specifically upon HDAC2 and HDAC3, which act upon selective Bdnf promoters."
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@jerryteixeira "Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate" https://t.co/h12jgXzuNH
@KetoCarnivore @upyrbike @HermanPontzer @Travis_Statham @TuckerGoodrich @paulmelzer1 @throwingspears @LowCarbVet @p70S6K @bendormiki @CarnivoreMD @KenDBerryMD @DrPaulMason @SBakerMD @KetoDocCLT @KevinH_PhD @ProfTimNoakes @Ad_SotoMota @vybarr @Kevin65379773 This is best paper on the topic, in my opinion https://t.co/T2Z4FCfQdf Mice expirements --> Exercise elevates circulating ketones. ketones HDAC2 and HDAC3 and, thereby, induces BDNF gene expression in the hippocampus. ...
@wellboy Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate https://t.co/LLy3pANGvF https://t.co/KMnX6Z5cIO
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Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate. https://t.co/K5xEYPnCtX
"Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate"(Sleiman 2016). What this basically means is that #exercise + #ketosis promotes the growth of new brain cells. Exercise and diet make you smarter!
RT @jerryteixeira: Many prefer to not eat low carb, but you can still get the health benefits of ketone bodies through exercise without “ea…
RT @jerryteixeira: Many prefer to not eat low carb, but you can still get the health benefits of ketone bodies through exercise without “ea…
RT @jerryteixeira: Many prefer to not eat low carb, but you can still get the health benefits of ketone bodies through exercise without “ea…
Many prefer to not eat low carb, but you can still get the health benefits of ketone bodies through exercise without “eating keto” We know exercise has myriad health benefits How many come from exercise enduced ketone production? Here is one
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#Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (#BDNF) through the action of the #ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate. https://t.co/FqHsabZINV https://t.co/xJG7CRxCcL
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