Neurology Specialist Dr. Didem Er said, “The brain improves itself with strain and challenging activities. So, if we want to make the brain healthier, it is necessary to take it out of its comfort zone, which will force it a little. Activities such as learning a new language or playing an instrument are examples of this. "Fasting is one of the challenging activities for the brain," he said.
Medicana Samsun Hospital Neurologist Dr. Didem Er gave information about the benefits of fasting for brain health. Scientific research shows that fasting for various periods of time increases the secretion of messenger molecules known as "nerve growth factor" and "brain-derived nerve growth factor" in the brain. These substances both force our brain to produce new nerve cells and increase our brain's energy use to a much more efficient level. Thus, compared to people who are always full, those who experience hunger from time to time or have the habit of not eating until they are very hungry are much more resistant to contracting neurodestructive diseases.
“FASTING STRENGTHENS THE IMMUNE >>
Neurology Specialist Dr. Didem Er said, "Blood pressure, cholesterol, triglyceride level, body weight and fat percentage decrease after two or three weeks of fasting." These protect us from cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke (paralysis) and heart attack; It also improves the flow of nutrients and oxygen to our brain. Inflammation plays a role in many brain diseases. Fasting reduces inflammation. Fasting also strengthens immunity. It enables the production of new war cells, which we call leukocytes. According to a study conducted in England, fasting can increase mental strength. New scientific data has been obtained that a stomach hormone that increases appetite in fasting people plays an important role in the growth of new brain cells and in protecting these cells against aging. These data may explain why people who fast feel mentally refreshed while fasting. Fasting is also very important for mental health. "Research shows that fasting increases emotional well-being and improves depression," he said.
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