17/04/2024
“Regular exercise is linked to better mental health, reduced dementia risk, and other benefits..… myokines seem to factor in.
For instance ….. a myokine called cathepsin B is released from muscles when you run.
It enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain, where it stimulates the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
BDNF helps brain cells grow and survive and plays a part in learning and memory.”
“Muscles and bones are closely linked. Like muscles, bones are living tissues that the body continually remodels and repairs.
When you exercise, your muscles put an extra load on your bones. This mechanical stress stimulates bone growth and repair.”
Muscles don’t just help you move. They also produce compounds called myokines that support the health of your whole body.
