Sentences with phrase «build brain chemicals»

The brain uses cholesterol to build brain chemicals that allow neurons to communicate with one another.

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They help build trust because they trigger the release of oxytocin, the «feel good» chemical in our brains that enhance our ability to feel empathy.

It seems that a build - up of the chemical in the brain is a hallmark of the ageing process, in mice at least.

Hepatic encephalopathy occurs when the liver can not remove certain toxins and chemicals, such as ammonia, from the blood.1 These toxins and chemicals then build up and enter the brain.1 Hepatic encephalopathy is one of the major complications of cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and a leading cause of hospital re-admission due to its recurrence, despite treatment.1 It can occur suddenly in people with acute liver failure, but is seen more often in those with chronic liver disease.1 Symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy include mild confusion, forgetfulness, poor concentration and personality or mood changes, but can progress to extreme anxiety, seizures, severe confusion, jumbled and slurred speech and slow movement.1 The first step in treatment is to identify and treat any factors that cause hepatic encephalopathy.2 Once the episode has resolved, further treatment aims to reduce the production and absorption of toxins, such as ammonia.1 Generally, there are two types of medication used to reduce the likelihood of another hepatic encephalopathy episode — lactulose and rifaximin.2 However, it remains a leading cause of hospitalisations and re-hospitalisations in cirrhotic patients, despite the use of the above - mentioned standard of care treatment.

Building on that work, the current paper looked at a less lethal strain, the H1N1 «swine flu,» that does not infect neurons, but which, the researchers showed, still caused inflammation in the brain via inflammatory chemicals or cytokines released by immune cells involved in fighting the infection.

«Urea is natural chemical produced by the body that is normally cleared away in our urine, but this study suggests a build - up of urea in the brain could be involved in the development of Huntington's disease.

The chemicals released during a fight - or - flight moment can work like glue to build strong memories, sometimes called flashbulb memories, which is why very vivid, scary memories seem to be burned into your brain.

Additionally, building blocks for other chemical messengers in our brain come from the GI tract.

I would think, if liver helps anxiety, it could be down to a few things: 1) amino acids (from proteins) are the building blocks of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), so a diet deficient in one or more amino acid could contribute to any mental health issue simply because you are unable to make the neurotransmitters; 2) liver is a great source of B Vitamins, important for mental health and managing anxiety and stress; 3) People eating a diet including protein with every meal plus good fats are likely to have better blood sugar balance than those whose diets have a higher proportion of carbohydrates.

A study involving more than 100,000 nurses has shown that a diet containing these nutrients can help regulate the brain chemicals that contribute to monthly cramps, mood swings and bloating, while providing hormone building blocks as well.

Brain fog that is a sensation of cloudiness or fogginess is due to a build up of cytokine inflammation chemicals and another chemical made in brain infections called quinolinic Brain fog that is a sensation of cloudiness or fogginess is due to a build up of cytokine inflammation chemicals and another chemical made in brain infections called quinolinic brain infections called quinolinic acid.

U4EA X is made with a balance of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins), and works by normalizing chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, and by optimizing neuronal cell membrane stabilization.

Exercise helps build muscle mass and increase the brain's output of serotonin and dopamine, brain chemicals that reduce anxiety and depression.

Fats are used as clean burning energy, to build cells including brain cells, and to make hormones, which are the chemical communication system of your body.

Their functions range from enabling enzymes to activating chemical reactions, and from building good bone structure to promoting healthy brain functions.

The physical exercise involved in gaining the correct poses and then holding them for the recommended period of time can increase endorphins, one of the feel - good chemicals of the brain as well and alleviating some of the stress hormones built up through the everyday living of life.

The high amino acids provide the building blocks for the production of our feel - good neurotransmitters such as serotonin, GABA, dopamine and endorphins, with zinc being a key co-factor for making these brain chemicals.

The dog will only seize when the chemicals build up in its brain.

Anthropologist David A. Raichlen from the University of Arizona led out in research whose findings suggested that exercise helps the brain to grow, and boosts the body's production of neurotrophins — chemicals that build and maintain brain cells.

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