John Ratey nicknamed BDNF the 'Miracle-Gro for the brain' because it improves neuron function, encourages neuron growth, strengthens neurons, and protects them against natural cell death, and serves as a crucial biological link between thought, emotions, and movement.
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“This impressive result had John Ratey nickname BDNF the 'Miracle-Gro for the brain.' 'BDNF improves the function of neurons, encourages their growth, and strengthens and protects them against the natural process of cell death. ...BDNF is a crucial biological link between thought, emotions and movement.'”
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