Nutrition
Branched-chain Amino Acids and their Effects on Cognition and Behavior
January 14, 2020
Branched-chain amino acids are essential amino acids involved in protein synthesis and breakdown. They are also indirectly responsible in particular…
The Effects of Ginkgo Biloba Behavior Using Rodent Models
May 17, 2019
Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has been used as a supplement for neurocognitive diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, with promising and evident…
The Effects of D-Aspartic Acid on Mouse and Rat Behaviors
February 20, 2019
Aspartic acid, also known as asparaginic acid, is a nonessential amino acid. This means that aspartic acid can be produced by our bodies naturally. This amino…
Ginseng’s Nootropic Effects on Behavior and Cognition
November 15, 2018
Ginseng, with its active chemical constituents, is a promising nootropic which positively affects behavior and cognition and is gaining more attention from…
Beta-Alanine and its Effect on Mice Behavior
November 15, 2018
Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid, which means that it can be produced naturally by the body. There are three ways in which beta-alanine is produced…
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Benefits Memory and Cognition
October 5, 2018
As contemporary research trends are beginning to gravitate towards natural medicine treatment options, a medicinal fungus commonly referred to as lion’s mane…
Vitamin C Decreases Depression and Affects Cognition
July 16, 2018
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, in more formal terms) is a well-known antioxidant that may be good for fighting off depression, not just the common cold as many…
Vitamin K, Cognition and Behavior
July 10, 2018
Vitamin K may not be as popular as vitamin C, but it sure is important! In fact, research in the recent years has shown that there are vitamin K concentrations…
Vitamin D’s Effects on Behavior and Cognition
June 25, 2018
Next time you feel the sun warming up your skin, know that vitamin D production is underway! Vitamin D is more than just a vitamin, it’s an essential key…
Chia Seed's Ability to Affect Cognition and Behavior
June 18, 2018
Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) has been all over social media lately, appearing as nutritional ingredients used to make smoothies or top-off salads. Chia seed…
