Moreover, the presence of a common transporter that crosses the blood–brain barrier results in competition between KYN and TRP [14]. Therefore, dysregulation of the balance between metabolites of the KYN and serotonin pathways is associated with an increased risk of stress, anxiety, and ...
Endocannabinoids (produced naturally in the body) are chemical compounds that are small enough to cross the blood-brain barrier to bind to neural receptors. They are actually responsible for the rush you feel after a great work out. Aerobic exercise increases the production of several neurotropic ...
in and out. Then focus on your breath and watch how your mind quiets down and your muscles relax. Then remember to breathe throughout the day. Whenever you feel yourself getting anxious or tight, take a deep breath and
Act–Belong–Commit Framework encourages help seeking is a very positive outcome supporting a reduction in stigma associated with such help seeking. This outcome is noteworthy given that stigma around mental illness constitutes a major barrier to seeking help for a mental health problem [38,39,40]...
nutrition; vitamins; immune health; COVID-19; aging and underlying medical conditions; therapeutic strategies1. Introduction The immune system has long been known as the primary preventive measure against invading pathogens. Maintenance of a boosted immune system is dependent upon proper nutrients, ...
The composition and activity of the intestinal microbial community structures can be beneficially modulated by nutritional components such as non-digestible oligosaccharides and omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs). These components affect immune function, brain development and behaviour. We ...
Healthy aging is defined as the process of developing and maintaining functional ability in older age with intrinsic capacity, the composite of all the physical and mental capacities of an individual, being the core. This study was conducted to explore the intervention effects of improved dietary qu...
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