BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
Molecule increased by aerobic exercise; supports synapse growth and neuronal protection (described as 'fertilizer' for neurons).
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
Who talks about BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) on podcasts?
Unknown Narrator (unidentified; likely Andrew Huberman or a compiled voiceover) and Unknown narrator (attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman in title only) brought up BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor); the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
- Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World | Dr. ANDREW HUBERMAN on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025) — Unknown Narrator (unidentified; likely Andrew Huberman or a compiled voiceover)
- Over 50? 6 Movements Japanese Elders Do Every Day (And You Should Too) | DR ANDREW HUBERMAN on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025) — Unknown narrator (attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman in title only)
What is BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) mentioned alongside?
BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is most often mentioned alongside Stimulus-response gap, Prediction machine (brain as prediction machine) and Predictive coding.
Mentioned together: Stimulus-response gap, Prediction machine (brain as prediction machine), Predictive coding, Prediction error, Neuroplasticity sweet spot, Neurons that fire together wire together, Synapse, Synaptic pruning, Selective attention, Perception as interpretation