Physical Activity Releases Brain-Healthy Protein

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A growing body of research suggests that physical activity is associated with maintaining a strong and healthy mind, boosting memory and learning, and possibly delaying age-related cognitive decline.

A new study supported by the National Institute for Health (NIH) and published in Cell Metabolism found a specific protein secreted by skeletal muscle cells during physical activity that enters the bloodstream and can cross the blood-brain barrier, which is noteworthy because not all proteins cross it.

In mice, this protein is thought to be neuro-protective and associated with the production of new neurons in part of the brain associated with memory, thus physical activity induced secretion of this protein may prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease..

Adults who exercise more regularly showed a significant increase in this protein and performed better on visual memory tests.

It is important that people of all ages have safe places to walk, bike, play and be physically active in order to obtain the numerous health benefits.

Learn more about how physical activity may positively impact brain health here.

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