Boost your memory, mood & muscles!
Woman's World
|May 22, 2023
Want to make the most of spring fun? We’ve got the secret! Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is vital for a sharp mind and sunny mood. “It’s an amazing brain chemical that stimulates brain cell growth and repair, plus improves cell-to-cell signaling,” says Fred Pescatore, M.D. Optimizing BDNF cuts the risk of memory loss by 51%, curbs the odds of fatigue by 49% and powers up muscles Though BDNF production dips with age, lifting levels is easy...just...
Bite into a cheeseburger
Or enjoy chicken kebabs. Both beef and chicken are top sources of zinc. That’s key since the mineral is used by the body to manufacture BDNF. In a study in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, people who boosted their daily intake of zinc increased their BDNF levels by 42% in 12 weeks. Other tasty foods that deliver ample amounts of the mineral: crab, turkey, pumpkin seeds, cashews and cheddar cheese. Yum!
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