FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 3, 2021·5 min readWhy the APOE4 Gene Enhances Alzheimer’s RiskAPOE4 affects lipid metabolism, but taking choline supplements may help protect carriers from developing Alzheimer's disease and slow cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 30, 2020·4 min readStudy Delves Into Emotional Wellness in the Human BrainNAA, a compound in the brain, plays a key role in emotional agency and flexibility in healthy people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2020·3 min readSome people are easily addicted to drugs, but others are notDopamine D2 receptor overexpression in cholinergic interneurons of the nucleus accumbens may explain why some are more prone to cocaine addiction than others.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 30, 2020·5 min readAlcohol consumption by fathers before conception could impact brain developmentMale alcohol consumption before conception was linked to significant deficits in their offspring's brain development, specifically within the neocortex. For mothers-to-be who drink alcohol, the negative outcomes of prenatal alcohol exposure on fetal brain development can be reduced with choline supplementation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 12, 2019·3 min readSmall RNAs link immune system and brain cellsFindings show sex-specific baizes in gene expression changes and demonstrate cellular control mechanisms based on microRNA change. The study sheds new light on genetic and neurological changes associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2019·8 min readCommon nutrient supplement choline may hold the answers to combating Alzheimer’sTaking dietary choline supplements may help to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. Choline reduces the activation of microglia which, when overactivated, contribute to neuroinflammation and apoptosis associated with Alzheimer's. Choline also helps block the production of amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 1, 2019·3 min readVegan and Plant-Based Diets Worsen Brain HealthEating a vegan or plant-based diet can be bad for your brain health, especially if you already have a low choline intake, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 15, 2019·3 min readModerate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns and mothersPOMC, a gene which regulates the stress response system, and PER2, a gene associated with circadian regulation, are altered in women who drank moderate-to-high amounts of alcohol during pregnancy and their newborns.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 6, 2019·4 min readDietary choline associated with reduced risk of dementiaAdding extra choline through eggs or meat to your daily diet could help stave off the effects of dementia. Higher phosphatidylcholine intake through diet was associated with lower rates of dementia and improved cognitive function in aging men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 31, 2019·2 min readExpectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby’s brain developmentMaternal cannabis negatively impacts fetal brain development at an early stage of pregnancy than was previously believed. However, increasing choline consumption, either through diet or supplementation, could help protect the developing brain from potential harm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2019·2 min readBreastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growthPreterm babies who were fed breastmilk had significantly higher levels of creatine and choline, key metabolites for brain growth and development, than those who were formula fed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 14, 2019·4 min readExpectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the fluCholine, an essential nutrient, can help prevent fetal brain development problems in infants whose mothers experience common infections, such as influenza, during pregnancy.Read More
