The Effect of Acute Exercise on Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels and Cognitive Function

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Authors

James S. Williams · Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Chwan‐Li Shen · Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Abstract

BDNF levels in humans are significantly elevated in response to exercise, and the magnitude of increase is exercise intensity dependent. Given that BDNF can transit the blood-brain barrier in both directions, the intensity-dependent findings may aid in designing exercise prescriptions for maintaining or improving neurological health.

Topics & Keywords

Nerve injury and regeneration Spinal Cord Injury Research Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 39, Issue 4, pp. 728-734

DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e31802f04c7

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