Memory-enhancing effects of short-term fasting

Many recent reports describe memory-enhancing effects of short-term fasting, but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. In the present study, we demonstrate that the insulin increase occurring during short-term fasting is a key factor in forming the optimal internal state for memory enhancement. The...

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Main Authors: Y. Totani, J. Nakai, D. Hatakeyama, E. Ito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:The European Zoological Journal
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2020.1827053