Published May 28, 2020

Top 12 Ways to Heal and Regenerate Brain Cells

David Jockers explores twelve powerful strategies to heal and regenerate brain cells, emphasizing neuroplasticity, the gut-brain connection, and the critical impact of diet, movement, and stress reduction on brain health.
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  • Gut Microbiome

    emphasizes the critical role of the gut microbiome in brain health. He explains that probiotics can help improve brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) production, which is essential for neurogenesis and overall brain function 1. Additionally, probiotics aid in nutrient absorption and reduce harmful bacteria and yeast that produce toxins, which can damage brain cells 1. Jockers also highlights the importance of gratitude and good sleep for brain health, noting that gratitude can enhance neurogenesis and synaptic density, while quality sleep aids in brain detoxification 2.

    Probiotics can be a really good support for that. Neurobic exercises. So these are exercises that you're going to be doing that are new and novel, right. And they keep your brain very agile.

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    He suggests maintaining a cool, dark sleeping environment and avoiding caffeine and heavy meals before bedtime to improve sleep quality 2.

       

    Probiotics

    Probiotics play a significant role in both gut and brain health. explains that probiotics help break down and absorb essential nutrients like vitamin B12, which is crucial for brain function 1. They also reduce the presence of toxic bacteria and yeast in the gut, which can release harmful substances that affect brain health 1. Jockers notes that probiotics can enhance BDNF production, further supporting brain health and neurogenesis 1.

    Probiotic supplementation has been shown to help improve BDNF production and improve brain health.

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    He also discusses the benefits of intermittent fasting and ketone production, which can reduce brain inflammation and promote neurogenesis 3.