Dopamine levels decrease in the brains of people injected with inflammatory cytokines:
“Conclusions These data replicate and extend findings that inflammatory stimuli, including inflammatory cytokines, such as interferon alfa, alter basal ganglia activity and behavior in association with significant changes in presynaptic striatal dopamine function consistent with decreased dopamine synthesis or release.” – JAMA Psychiatry, Oct 2012
Yet another example of how inflammation can mess with your brain. Remember to live an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.
Broccoli compound improves mitochondrial function in aging:
“Now, scientists have shown that supplementing healthy mice with a natural compound called NMN can compensate for this loss of energy production, reducing typical signs of aging such as gradual weight gain, loss of insulin sensitivity and declines in physical activity.” – Washington University School of Medicine, Oct 2016
Mitochondrial function is super important for your brain function.