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JOURNAL OF NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
Volume 29, Issue 10, Pages -Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jne.12512
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acyl-ghrelin; adult hippocampal neurogenesis; calorie restriction; diet-induced obesity
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Calorie intake is essential for regulating normal physiological processes and is fundamental to maintaining life. Indeed, both extremes of calorie intake result in increased morbidity and mortality. In this review, we discuss the effect of calorie intake on adult brain function, with an emphasis on the beneficial effects of mild calorie restriction. Recent findings relating to the regenerative and protective effects of the gastrointestinal hormone, ghrelin, suggest that it may underlie the beneficial effects of calorie restriction. We discuss the putative cellular mechanisms underlying the action of ghrelin and their possible role in supporting healthy brain ageing.
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