Neurotrophic Factor

What is Neurotrophic Factor?

Neurotrophic Factor refers to a family of natural proteins that are like “fertilizer” for your brain’s nerve cells, or neurons. Their main job is to support the survival, growth, and development of these neurons. The most well-known example is Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNFBDNF stands for Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor. In simpler terms, it’s a protein that functions a lot like fertilizer for our brain. Just like how fertilizer helps plants grow stronger, BDNF helps our brain cells grow, connect and stay healthy. When… Continue to full entry), which is key for helping your brain learn and remember things.

A Neurotrophic Factor is a protein from a family of signaling molecules that promote the survival, differentiation, and growth of developing and mature neurons. They are crucial for maintaining neuronal plasticity and preventing cell death (neuroprotectionDiscover how neuroprotection defends neurons from injury, degeneration, and death. Learn about antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and nutrients that preserve cognitive function and prevent neurological decline for long-term brain health. Continue to full entry) in the nervous system. The most studied example, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), is a neurotransmitter modulator that plays an important role in neuronal survival and growth and participates in neuronal plasticity, which is essential for learning and memoryMemory is how your brain stors information for recall, later. It’s your own special filing system where it keeps information you’ve learned and experiences you’ve had. Sometimes you can recall this information easily, and sometimes you might find it hard… Continue to full entry. Decreased levels of these factors are often associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Supplements Supporting Neurotrophic Factor

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (DHADHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, which are fats that are important for our health. DHA is vital for brain health and function, as well as eye health. Our bodies can’t produce enough DHA on… Continue to full entry/EPA)
2. Lion’s Mane
3. Curcumin
4. Resveratrol
5. Magnesium
6. Green Tea Extract
7. Ginkgo BilobaGinkgo Biloba is a type of tree. It has been growing on earth for hundreds of millions of years. It’s a living fossil. Its leaves are used to make an extract that people consume to improve functional brain performance. Continue to full entry

Top Benefits of Neurotrophic Factor

• Promotes neuronal survival and growth
• Supports neuronal plasticity
• Essential for learning and memory
• Shows a neuroprotective effect under adverse conditions
• Stimulates the growth of new neurons (neurogenesis)
• Modulates neurotransmitter function

Evidence-Based Nutritional Research Sources for Neurotrophic Factor:

1. PMC → Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its clinical implications
2. PubMed → Neurotrophic factors: the first 30 years
3. ScienceDirect → Neurotrophic Factor – ScienceDirect Topics
4. Nature → Neurotrophic factors as modulators of synaptic function