Lactate generated during intense exercise signals to the brain to make BDNF • BDNF a growth factor for new neurons in the hippocampus, which is important for learning & memory • BDNF improves neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to adapt to changing environments __ From our latest A deep dive on why exercise intensity matters when it comes to longevity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uttq6clVSb0 | FoundMyFitness

3.5K views · 80 reactions | Brain benefits of lactate generated during vigorous exercise: • Increases BDNF (essential for neurogenesis & neuroplasticity) • Boosts norepinephrine & serotonin (improves focus) • Spares glucose (this increases a precursor for glutathione, a major antioxidant in the brain) | FoundMyFitness | Facebook