ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Neurotrophic factor

Okay kiddo, let me explain neurotrophic factor to you in a way you can understand.

So, you know how you have muscles in your body that help you move and do things like run, jump, and play? Your brain also has special cells called neurons that help you do things like think, feel, and communicate with others.

Neurotrophic factors are like special little helpers that make sure your neurons stay healthy and strong so they can do their job well. Just like how eating healthy food helps your muscles grow, neurotrophic factors help your neurons grow and develop in the right way.

These factors work by sending signals to your brain that tell it to keep making new neurons and to keep the ones you already have healthy. They also help protect your neurons from things that can hurt them, like stress or injury.

So, think of neurotrophic factors like little helpers that keep your brain strong and healthy so it can help you do all the amazing things you want to do!