Exercise and Brain Function page

[Owly]

Interesting research on the mechanism that may be behind the association between exercise and improved brain function, including how the brain's glycogen storage capacity can potentially be increased through post-workout fuelling.

Phys Ed: How Exercise Fuels the Brain - NYTimes.com

[Drlove]

An interesting read. It seems exercise is a win-win situation, you become healthier and in a way smarter.

[paleo-bunny]

Fascinating. I had no idea that the brain stores glycogen. Depletion of these stores could be another mechanism - alongside the known ones - whereby lack of carbohydrate availability can induce depression.

Although the amounts stored are small, turnover is very slow (3-5 days for depletion - see Human brain glycogen content and metabolism: implications on its role in brain energy metabolism). Hence, as well as protecting the brain from hypoglycaemia in times of stress, could the level of brain glycogen be used as a sensitive indicator of glycogen levels in the muscles and possibly the liver? I also note that the 3-5 days depletion corresponds with good results from carbing up or calorie cycling about once a week.

I like the idea that sprinting in workouts could help the brain load more glycogen to enable it to sprint when it's problem-solving.

[dado]

I feel great after I bang some squats out. I feel so good that I start taking an interest in other people and what they have to say.

[jackalan996]

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Thanks to all!!!!