British scientists have found that hunger can prevent brain aging. Experts made this conclusion based on the results of a study that was conducted on laboratory rodents..

If the body does not receive food for several hours, it begins to produce a hunger hormone known as graylin.. This compound causes activation of growth and repair of cells of the nervous system, as a result of which it prevents the aging process of the brain..

According to scientists, the production of the hormone graylin in the body occurs precisely at the moment when the gastrointestinal tract is not burdened with food processing..

When the body produces this compound, a person develops an appetite, reminding that it is time to eat..

As part of the experiment, scientists administered graylin to rodents by injection.. As a result, after each injection, the animals showed an increase in brain activity, as they performed well on tests and demonstrated a high ability to learn..

Scientists believe that new data on the properties of the hormone graylin may be useful in creating a drug for Parkinson's disease, which is still considered incurable..

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