This inflammatory response can cross the blood-brain barrier and interfere with normal neurotransmitter function, creating depression and anxiety that doesn’t respond well to traditional treatments.

B6 helps convert tryptophan to serotonin, B12 supports nerve function and mood regulation, and folate aids in neurotransmitter synthesis. Deficiencies in any B vitamin can contribute to depression ...

A new study has found that a specific amount of trace element copper is linked to protecting cognitive function in older adults, providing novel insight into how the mineral impacts the brain.

Discovered some 40 years ago, the Y neuropeptide (NPY) is one of the organism’s most abundant neurotransmitters. It has long been known that it acts on the brain, stimulating the appetite and inducing ...

A recent study led by Professor Yoshihisa Sugimura and colleagues at Fujita Health University, Japan, has uncovered a direct link between chronic hyponatremia (CHN) and anxiety-like behaviors in mice.