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Irisin: A bridge between exercise and neurological diseases.

Yingjin Zhang¹, Xuchang Zhang¹, Shijun Lin¹

¹Geriatrics Department, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, No.53 Aixin Rd, Shenzhen 518172, China.

|January 9, 2023

Summary

Exercise boosts irisin, a hormone that protects organs, especially the brain. This study proposes an optimal exercise program to maximize irisin secretion for improved health and disease prevention.

Keywords:

Exercise Irisin Neurological diseases

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Area of Science:

Exercise physiology
Endocrinology
Neuroscience

Background:

Exercise benefits overall health and disease prevention.
Irisin, a muscle-derived hormone, has protective effects on multiple organs, notably the nervous system.
Irisin influences cognitive function, stroke risk, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between exercise and irisin secretion.
To identify exercise parameters that optimize irisin levels.
To propose an exercise program for enhanced irisin release.

Main Methods:

Analysis of various exercise modes, intensities, frequencies, and durations.
Evaluation of their impact on serum irisin levels.
Development of a tailored exercise protocol.

Main Results:

Different exercise parameters significantly affect irisin secretion.
Specific exercise regimens can lead to higher irisin levels.
The study identified an exercise program designed to maximize irisin release.

Conclusions:

Exercise is a key modulator of irisin secretion.
Optimizing exercise protocols can enhance the beneficial effects of irisin.
This research provides a foundation for exercise-based interventions targeting irisin for health benefits.