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·June 13, 2023·5 min read

Unveiling a Cognitive Booster Hidden in a Laxative

A new study has investigated how the laxative prucalopride, known to activate serotonin receptors, affects resting brain activity in healthy adults. The study discovered that those who took prucalopride demonstrated increased functional connectivity between major cognitive networks in their resting-state.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Effect of Laxatives Could Provide New Clues About Parkinson’s

Researchers report the rigidity found in Parkinson's flattens off with regular use of laxatives to help manage constipation.