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neurotrophic
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neurotrophic
[-trof′ik]
pertaining to the nourishment of nerve cells.


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Different neuropeptides and neurotrophins seem to play an important role in stress-induced neurogenic inflammation and connection of nervous and immune system.
Neurotrophins What causes the survival, development and function of neurons?
Exercise also stimulates the production of neurotrophins, compounds that enable nerve cells to communicate with each other more effectively—which means it may help lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease, says McCleary.
 
 
 
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