Smoking is an addictive habit where the user inhales tobacco, which contains the drug nicotine. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that nicotine reaches the brain within eight seconds of smoke inhalation. Smoking can have damaging...
Marijuana contains several chemicals including the potent psychoactive substance tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The positive effects of THC include pain relief and appetite stimulation. However, negative side effects also exist including...
Spices, long regarded as merely flavorful additions to recipes, are becoming increasingly appreciated for their nutritional contribution to many popular dishes. Backed by considerable scientific evidence, certain notable spices earn top merits as...
Omega-3 essential fatty acids are naturally found in abundance in the brain and play a key role in the brain function, memory and mood. According to University of Maryland, Medical Center, they also possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...
Sodium benzoate is usually combined with sodium phenylacetate to treat hyperammonemia, a condition characterized by too much ammonia in the blood, MayoClinic.com notes. Conditions such as cancer, kidney and liver disease increase your risk of...
Many foods you eat contain soybeans, a complete protein. Tofu, textured vegetable protein, infant formula, cheese and other dairy substitutes can be made from soy. The main isoflavones in soy include genistein, daidzein and glycitein. These are...
Ganoderma lucidum, also known as the reishi mushroom or ling zhi, is called the “mushroom of immortality” in China. It is purported to help your body cope with both physical and mental stress. This herb can have side effects...
