Widely Available Supplement May Explain Brain Boost from Exercise
Studies in mice show selenium increases the number of new neurons, and improves memory in old age.
Science,
2022
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Researchers knew that exercise can alter brain chemicals, lifting mental states in humans and potentially staving off cognitive decline. The exact process remained largely unclear until now. New research suggests selenium may play a key role in exercise-mediated memory improvement. This could open the door for applications in brain-injured patients and those suffering from dementia.
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Science journalist Rodrigo Pérez Ortega reports on health, medicine, life sciences, policy and academia.
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