BDNF and Nootropics: Why Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Is the Key to Cognitive Growth
Your brain stopped growing decades ago. At least, that’s what scientists believed until the 1990s, when researchers discovered something remarkable: adult brains manufacture fresh neurons every single day, and a single protein controls the entire operation. That protein, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, determines whether your mind sharpens or dulls as you age. The best part? Certain…