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The effects of physical activity and exercise on brain‐derived neurotrophic factor in healthy humans: A review
Author(s) -
Huang T.,
Larsen K. T.,
RiedLarsen M.,
Møller N. C.,
Andersen L.B.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1600-0838
pISSN - 0905-7188
DOI - 10.1111/sms.12069
Subject(s) - observational study , cardiorespiratory fitness , neurotrophic factors , brain derived neurotrophic factor , peripheral , aerobic exercise , medicine , physical activity , physical therapy , physical exercise , psychology , neuroscience , physical medicine and rehabilitation , receptor
The purpose of this study was to summarize the effects of physical activity and exercise on peripheral brain‐derived neurotrophic factor ( BDNF ) in healthy humans. Experimental and observational studies were identified from P ub M ed, W eb of K nowledge, S copus, and SPORT D iscus. A total of 32 articles met the inclusion criteria. Evidence from experimental studies suggested that peripheral BDNF concentrations were elevated by acute and chronic aerobic exercise. The majority of the studies suggested that strength training had no influence on peripheral BDNF . The results from most observational studies suggested an inverse relationship between the peripheral BDNF level and habitual physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness. More research is needed to confirm the findings from the observational studies.