Cognitive function [among other things] is influenced by the availability and metabolism of amino acids. This graphic is meant to highlight the multifaceted roles of specific amino acids in neural pathways. For instance, β-alanine stands as a neuromodulator with affinities for
@drwilliamwallac Eating more or less of any of these amino acids certainly influences plasma levels - but how about brain levels?
@drwilliamwallac Where's l-carnitine?
@drwilliamwallac So much bio hacking potential
Stress significantly impairs neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to change & adapt throughout life. Minimize stress, maximize neuroplasticity.
Your brain doesn't develop all at once - and that changes EVERYTHING about how stress affects mental health. A new perspective piece from @JAMAPediatrics argues that WHEN trauma happens matters just as much as WHAT happens. 🧵
Scientific progress doubles every 15 years. Scientific fraud doubles every 1.5. A new PNAS study found a small network of journal editors are responsible for 30% of retractions (approving their bogus work) When it comes to AI= garbage in, garbage out.
The brain requires a constant supply of vitamins and minerals for energy metabolism, antioxidant defense, neurotransmitter synthesis, ion homeostasis, metabolism, and to maintain basal cognitive function. Surprisingly, the science on the impact of nutrition and brain health is
