Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci January 2023 PMID 36734713

Assessing causality in the association between neurocognitive gains and fasting.

M H AlSheikh, R S AlAtrash, K A Aldajani, R Y Alkhamis, M S Alnamlah, S A Alhawaj, O Ahmed, R Albaradie, S Bashir

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The overall sentiment reveals a curiosity about the biological effects of fasting, with references to studies on inflammation, BDNF, and autophagy, such as those by Ooi et al. and Alsheikh et al., using technical terminology that indicates thoughtful engagement. The tone is scientific and cautious, reflecting interest but not full consensus or high-impact conclusions.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Comments show mixed opinions; some support the idea that fasting benefits cognition, while others reference related studies but do not explicitly agree/disagree.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions demonstrate moderate curiosity, especially with references to mechanisms like BDNF, inflammation, and autophagy, indicating some interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts delve into specific biological mechanisms and cite studies, reflecting a thoughtful level of engagement with the topic.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions highlight potential biological pathways but do not indicate a consensus on significant real-world impact or application.

Abstract in brief

  • Fasting is linked to improvements in cognitive functions like memory and visuospatial skills, possibly through mechanisms involving neuroplasticity, though these processes are not yet fully understood.
  • Research from various sources, including PubMed and Google Scholar, suggests a positive relationship between fasting and enhanced brain health, supporting the idea that fasting may boost cognition.
  • As populations age, maintaining neurological health becomes increasingly important and costly, making fasting a promising area for supporting brain function and potentially reducing related health burdens.]

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Ryan Khater
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Reference 1- ⬇️ inflammation – Ooi et al., Nutrients, 2020, DOI: 10.3390/nu12092644. 2 -⬆️ BDNF – Alsheikh et al., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci, 2023, DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202301_31055. 3- Activates autophagy – Francis, Alzheimer’s & Dementia 2020, DOI: 10.1002/alz.043930.

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I found "Assessing causality in the association between neurocognitive gains and fasting - AlSheikh, M H" https://t.co/rccODT90I5

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Anwar Abdulaziz
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RT @Ue_98: Reference 1- ⬇️ inflammation – Ooi et al., Nutrients, 2020, DOI: 10.3390/nu12092644. 2 -⬆️ BDNF – Alsheikh et al., Eur Rev Med…

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Ryan Khater
@Ue_98 · X

Reference 1- ⬇️ inflammation – Ooi et al., Nutrients, 2020, DOI: 10.3390/nu12092644. 2 -⬆️ BDNF – Alsheikh et al., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci, 2023, DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202301_31055. 3- Activates autophagy – Francis, Alzheimer’s & Dementia 2020, DOI: 10.1002/alz.043930.

Mar 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,783 followers View post →
Medical Education(حساب شخصي )
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I found "Assessing causality in the association between neurocognitive gains and fasting - AlSheikh, M H" https://t.co/rccODT90I5

Feb 21, 2023 · 1,200 followers View post →