Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

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

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

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

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

Neuropods are specialized extensions of certain enteroendocrine cells (EECs) in the gut that form direct synaptic connections with vagal afferent neurons. Unlike traditional hormone-based signaling, neuropods use rapid neurotransmission, primarily…

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

Neuropsychology is a branch of psychology that examines the relationship between the brain and behavior, specifically how brain function influences cognition, emotions, and decision-making. It combines principles from neuroscience and…

Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field that explores the structure and function of the nervous system, which encompasses the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It investigates how the nervous system…

Neurotransmitters are a specific class of signaling molecules released by neurons to communicate with other neurons or target cells. They are typically small molecules, such as amino acids or amines,…

Neurotrophins are proteins that belong to a class of growth factors that promote neuronal cell growth, differentiation, function, and survival (Bartkowska et al., 2010). The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is…