7. How Fasting Affects Your Brain
Researchers have proven that periodic fasting can help with your brain function. That’s because fasting helps increase the production of an important protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. BDNF allows the cells in your brain to turn into new neurons. This triggers a process that promotes brain health. A prominent BDNF presence in your brain can also protect you from changes that can happen with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
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