Exercise Hormone May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
A newer study suggests that exercise produces the irisin hormone that could help in improving memory and protecting against Alzheimer’s. Physical activity has been shown to improves memory, and research has suggested that it could also help to reduce Alzheimer’s risk.[1]
Several years ago scientists discovered irisin hormone that’s released into circulation when performing activity. It was initially thought that irisin mostly played a role in the metabolism of energy. Later research discovered that the irisin hormone could also effect the promotion of neuronal growth in the hippocampus. This region of the brain is greatly important for memory and learning.
Researchers found association through studying brain bank samples showing that irisin is found in significantly less quantities in the hippocampus of those people with Alzheimer’s.
It was found that mice that swam almost every day for 5 weeks didn’t develop memory impairment despite measure taken by the researchers to challenged this.
The benefits of swimming were completely eliminated when irisin was blocked with a drug. Mice that were given irisin-blocking drugs and swam did not perform better on memory tests comparatively.
After seeing this research article I’m personally interested into looking into other metabolic issues and how it may effect the brain. I do not think it’s a coincidence that irisin plays a role in metabolism also greatly effects brain health.
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Mark Radio
Mark Radio - BA in Exercise Science, certified personal trainer, and certified nutritional counselor. Mark’s ability to connect, motivate, and educate has made him one of the most sought after health and fitness professionals in the industry.