Neurogenesis support refers to clinical and lifestyle interventions aimed at promoting the creation of new neurons from neural stem cells, primarily in the hippocampus region of the adult brain. This process is essential for learning, memory, and emotional regulation, offering a powerful mechanism for cognitive resilience and mental health maintenance. Targeted support protocols integrate physical exercise, cognitive stimulation, nutritional factors, and the optimization of key neurotrophic hormones and growth factors. Facilitating robust neurogenesis is a key strategy in mitigating age-related cognitive decline and supporting recovery from neurological stress.
Origin
The term combines “neurogenesis,” derived from the Greek neuron (nerve) and genesis (creation), with “support,” reflecting the deliberate action to facilitate this natural biological process. The understanding that neurogenesis continues in the adult brain is a relatively modern discovery, shifting the paradigm from a fixed to a plastic central nervous system.
Mechanism
The process is mechanistically driven by the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which acts as a powerful fertilizer for new neuronal growth and survival. Interventions like aerobic exercise and caloric restriction increase BDNF expression, while certain hormones, including testosterone and estradiol, directly modulate the neural stem cell niche. By creating a favorable biochemical environment, these support protocols enhance the proliferation, differentiation, and integration of new neurons into existing functional circuits.
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