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STUDY: Eating a junk food-filled diet during adolescence could lead to long-term memory impairment in adulthood

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The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Behavior and Immunity, was conducted among rats fed a diet full of fat and sugar during adolescence. The study also builds on prior research linking poor diet to Alzheimer’s disease, a condition characterized by reduced levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is crucial for memory, learning, attention and other cognitive functions. (Related: Eating junk food causes DEPRESSION ...

Want to improve your brain health naturally? Eat more fermented, cultured foods

June 16, 2023 - acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle control, circadian rhythm and memory. Acetylcholine has also been identified as having a powerfully protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.

Tryptophan is another amino acid found in fermented foods that the body requires to produce the hormone melatonin, which regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles. Tryptophan is found in milk – raw milk is preferable as it is a living food filled with beneficial ...

Cleaning the cleaners: Herbs that help maintain healthy kidneys

May 31, 2023 - acetylcholine – the nervous system's chief neurotransmitter.

Both the leaves and stems of stinging nettle have diuretic effects, which increase the production of urine and promote urination. It can also help treat inflammation of the urinary tract and kidneys. Moreover, the plant's young leaves have been found to lower blood sugar levels and cleanse the blood.Celery

Celery is often used in the kitchen as a culinary herb. However, traditional Ayurveda medicine ...

Gut bacteria can influence your mood, thoughts, behavior and brain

August 02, 2023 - acetylcholine, dopamine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and norepinephrine, which are critical for anxiety, concentration, mood, motivation and reward.The gut microbiome can cause changes in how brains react

A UCLA study published in Gastroenterology investigated whether the consumption of a fermented milk product with probiotics twice daily for four weeks by healthy women (with no gastrointestinal or psychiatric symptoms) altered brain intrinsic connectivity or ...

How to deal with bad eating habits: Understanding sugar addiction

September 22, 2023 - acetylcholine) imbalance were "qualitatively similar to withdrawal from morphine or nicotine," suggesting that the rat subjects had become sugar-dependent.

A clue to the remarkable release from sugar addiction could be explained by a 2020 study where scientists observed what happened to rats when fed a chronic high-fat diet (HFC).

The diet contained 42 percent of calories as fat, mostly lard. Researchers found that the rats with chronic HFD intake were ...

Study links midlife obesity and belly fat to cognitive aging

June 13, 2023 - acetylcholine -- two chemical messengers involved in memory, mood and behavior -- and increasing oxidative stress. This cell-damaging event, which triggers inflammation (a significant component of obesity), plays an important role in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases and brain aging.

Another possible mechanism underlying obesity's impact on the brain features the thickening and hardening of blood vessels -- a condition known as atherosclerosis....

What is polio and was it really eradicated?

January 17, 2024 - acetylcholine receptors, increased spontaneous motor activity in adulthood and decreased learning.”

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There was a clear, direct, one-to-one relationship between pesticides and polio over a period of thirty years, with pesticides preceding polio incidence.

As the use of DDT in the US declined, so did the incidence of polio. Vaccinations were introduced at the same time and these ...

Insufficient acetylcholine responsible for those “senior moments” – here are natural ways to increase its levels

August 20, 2018 -

The initial means is to prevent a deficiency in the first place. There are some medical conditions that cause low levels of acetylcholine, however.

Diseases can cause antibodies or similar autoimmune problems that disable the neurotransmitter's receptors. They can also prevent the production of acetylcholine.

Still, the most common reasons for acetylcholine deficiency are diet and medications. Indeed, one of the few problems of low-fat ...

Nicotine exposure during development leads to hearing problems (press release)

September 20, 2006 - acetylcholine, which is important for a number of cognitive functions.Researchers believe that when people are paying attention to something, such as an important sound, acetylcholine is released into the brain. It then interacts with the nicotinic-acetylcholine receptor and, the UCI study showed, thereby enhances sensitivity to that sound. If that receptor is damaged due to prenatal exposure to nicotine, acetylcholine cannot bind with ...

Scientists discover that fermenting blueberries can restore cognitive function, improve memory for people with amnesia

September 10, 2018 - acetylcholine and increased levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which plays a role in the maintenance and production of healthy nerve cells. The research team arrived at this conclusion after conducting in vivo studies to evaluate the mice's performance in mazes and an avoidance test, wherein the mice would receive a low-intensity shock in one of two chambers.

Results revealed that when fed with blueberry vinegar, the amnesia-induced ...

Nicotine exposure during development leads to hearing problems (press release)

September 20, 2006 - acetylcholine, which is important for a number of cognitive functions.Researchers believe that when people are paying attention to something, such as an important sound, acetylcholine is released into the brain. It then interacts with the nicotinic-acetylcholine receptor and, the UCI study showed, thereby enhances sensitivity to that sound. If that receptor is damaged due to prenatal exposure to nicotine, acetylcholine cannot bind with ...

CONFIRMED: Antidepressants and other drugs cause dementia

May 29, 2018 - acetylcholine can regulate certain biological functions either by speeding them up or slowing them down. … The cells involved in the contraction of these muscles have nerve receptors. Those receptive to acetylcholine are considered cholinergic.

When faced with abnormal muscle function, there are drugs that can block acetylcholine by binding to the cholinergic receptors. Without the means to deliver the chemical messages, the contractions can be stopped ...

14 supplements to give your brain a much-needed edge

December 01, 2019 -

#1 Acetyl-L-carnitine

This amino acid is great for boosting mental and physical energy. It serves as a potent antioxidant and a precursor of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter of memory and learning. Moreover, it is a fast-acting and effective antidepressant as it increases the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine – neurotransmitters that contribute to feelings of well-being and happiness. It’s also good to take acetyl-L-carnitine for improving mental clarity, mood, ...

Compounds from two Nigerian vegetables found to inhibit enzymes implicated in neurodegenerative diseases

December 24, 2020 - acetylcholinesterase [AChE] and butyrylcholinesterase [BChE]) and the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) in vitro.

AChE is an enzyme found in neuromuscular junctions. Its function is to break down acetylcholine, the chief neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) of the parasympathetic nervous system, thereby terminating impulse transmission between nerves. Low levels of acetylcholine have been found in patients with Alzheimer's dementia. Inhibiting AChE ...

Study: Over-the-counter drugs can increase your risk of developing dementia

August 19, 2020 -

Anticholinergic drugs work by blocking a chemical called acetylcholine, which serves as the chief neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system. This part of the nervous system, also known as the rest and digest system, governs various bodily functions, including heart rate, blood vessel dilation and smooth muscle contraction.

But according to recent studies, prolonged use of anticholinergic medications has deleterious effects, especially on the brain....

If they can’t cure your depression, maybe they can make you forget you have it: Common anticholinergic drugs increase dementia risk by 50 percent

June 02, 2020 - acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is produced by neurons to facilitate the transmission of signals from one cell to another. In the central nervous system, this neurotransmitter helps modulate responses involved in arousal, attention, learning, memory, motivation and sleep. In fact, decreased acetylcholine levels is often associated with Alzheimer's disease. In the peripheral nervous system, acetylcholine can be found in motor neurons and helps make ...

Doctors are now suggesting de-prescribing antipsychotics since they INCREASE dementia risk – who knew?

April 15, 2020 -

Anticholinergics are drugs that block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter associated with many bodily functions. Acetylcholine is found in motor neurons, where it stimulates muscle contraction. The neurotransmitter is also involved in the movements of the heart and stomach, even in the blinking of the eyes. Acetylcholine is also found in the brain, where it plays a vital role in cognition and memory.

Anticholinergics are prescribed ...

Rosemary can be used to enhance memory in university students

October 18, 2018 - acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that relays messages between your brain and your muscles, which makes it essential for mobility.

It also plays an important role in learning, enhancing your brain's ability to encode or create new memories. By suppressing acetylcholinesterase, rosemary helps increase the concentration of acetylcholine and improve ...

Are you taking these prescription drugs that cause memory loss?

July 06, 2018 - acetylcholine, a primary neurotransmitter associated with memory and learning. Neurologists have found that people with low levels of acetylcholine have difficulties concentrating or finding the correct word. In fact, deficiencies in this neurotransmitter are often linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s and the medications for these disorders “work” by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain.

What your doctor won’t tell you though is that ...

An evidence-based guide to brain foods that improve memory and focus

October 31, 2018 - acetylcholine, respectively.

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in memory and learning. By having adequate levels of acetylcholine, people can enjoy sharper memory, improved focus, and lower risk for Alzheimer's. Choline is also necessary to produce citicoline, a chemical important for promoting blood flow to the brain as well as the breakdown of glucose for energy. Although many people avoid this food because of the cholesterol content, ...