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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein involved in the growth, maturation, and survival of nerve cells in the brain. It plays a vital role in learning and memory and is critical for cell-to-cell neuronal communication within synapses (Castrén & Monteggia, 2021). In the context of the diet-mental health relationship (DMHR), a healthy and nutritious diet elevates the level of BDNF, resulting in improved metabolic and cognitive health.
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| Associate Editors: |
Nabila Pervaiz The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
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| Technical Support: |
Tahir Yasin The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
| Psychology: |
Vladimir Hedrih University of Niš, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology |
| Nutrition and Dietetics: |
Eileen Santana The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
| Nutritional Immunology: |
Emilia Vassiloupolou Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece and Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy |
