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brain-derived neurotrophic factor

What is BDNF and What Does it Do?

EE Edit@rs · April 29, 2016 · Leave a Comment

BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, is a protein produced inside nerve cells.  The reason why it is so important to a healthy brain is because it serves as Miracle-Gro for the brain, essentially fertilizing brain cells to keep them functioning and growing, as well as … [Read more...] about What is BDNF and What Does it Do?

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