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Memory-Enhancing Effects of Magnesium Brain Supplements

Posted by Nootriment.com , 10 September 2009 -

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Magnesium (MG) is a chemical element and alkaline earth metal, making up 13% of the mass of the planet. Magnesium is also found in every cell the human body. In fact, it is the eleventh most abundant element by mass and its ions are essential to all living cells. You may not think of Magnesium as a nootropic, but scientists at MIT recently discovered a link...

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What is Niacin and How does it Boost Energy Levels?

Posted by Nootriment.com , 10 September 2009 -

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Niacin is also known as vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid, and has two additional forms, Niacinamide (Nicotinamide) and Inositol Hexanicotinate. It is an organic compound and normally included as one of the 80 essential human nutrients. You will find Niacin in a number of multivitamins, energy drinks like Red Bull, 5 Hour Energy and Monster and it is also a common...

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How Does Nicotine Affect your Brain?

Posted by Nootriment.com , 10 September 2009 -

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Nicotine, the active and addictive ingredient found in cigarettes and most tobacco products, is a potent parasympathomimetic alkaloid that is considered to be among the nightshade family of plants. It is also a stimulant drug with nootropic mechanisms of action. In fact, certain receptors in the brain for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine are named...

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What is Nicergoline: Dosages, Effects and Side Effects

Posted by Nootriment.com , 10 September 2009 -

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Nicergoline is an ergot derivative used primarily to treat senile dementia and other disorders which are known to have a vascular origin. It is known to decrease vascular resistance and increase arterial blood flow within the brain, thus improving the utilization of oxygen and glucose uptake by brain cells. These protective effects also extend to a number...

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Melatonin Benefits and the Importance of Sleep for your Brain

Posted by Nootriment.com , 10 September 2009 -

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Melatonin (chemical name N-Acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine) is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body. Interestingly enough, this is also found in a number of plants, animals, and even microbes. This supplement is secreted by the pineal gland deep inside the brain and intimately involved in the process of regulating sleep and wake cycles of the body....

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