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Neuroprotective

In Nutritional Psychology, this term refers to the nutritional mechanisms and strategies that aim to protect the nervous system.

Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity, often called brain plasticity, is the capacity of the brain to reorganize and adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life. This is…

Neuropeptides

Neuropeptides are a class of signaling molecules produced in the nervous system and other tissues throughout the body. They are typically larger and more…

Neuropeptide Y (NPY)

Neuropeptide Y is a peptide neurotransmitter in the brain that stimulates hunger and increases food intake. It is associated with promoting appetite.

Neurons

Neurons, also known as nerve cells, are the basic building blocks of the nervous system. They are specialized cells that process and transmit information…

Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine, or noradrenaline, is a neurotransmitter that functions in the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), responsible for the body’s “fight or flight” response. It modulates…

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