serotonin

Pharma · Human Potential · Social · Stress and Emotion

A food supplement to influence social behavior?!

Tryptophan (TRP) is one of the most investigated amino-acids and can increase serotonin levels in the brain. For this, numerous studies have investigated the influence of TRP administration on social behavior, which we review in our recent publication.

Laura Steenbergen • 02-05-2016

Pharma · Human Potential

They might be giants

A vast number of high protein foods, which promise to support the muscle growth, are very common among bodybuilders. But could those dietary supplements even have the potential to influence the brain function?

Christian Funke • 05-04-2016

Pharma · Human Potential · Social

Better food – better prisoners?

How enhanced nutrition influences behavior. By enhancing the diet of prisoners, a more sociable behavior may be implemented.

Kim Nolte • 29-09-2015

Pharma · Human Potential

Do you want to improve your brain? Become a hipster.

We know that food influences our health and cognitive functioning. But what is surprising, is that the compound with the worst reputation, fat, might actually be able to improve your cognitive functions!

Batsheva Mannheim • 11-08-2015

Pharma · Human Potential · Social

More charity through food

The amount of money you donate to charity, may be influenced by the food that you eat.

Laura Steenbergen • 06-01-2015

Junior · Social

Sunshine is needed for social behaviour!

The incidence of autism has rapidly increased by 600% in the last decades while we still don’t know the fundamental cause of it. Genetics certainly play a role but apart from this there is also something in the environment...sunshine!

Monica Wong • 02-09-2014

Human Potential

Decision making in the game of life

Recent research has revealed a causal link between serotonin levels and people’s ‘sense of fairness’. A fascinating discovery because serotonin levels are in part dependent on what we eat. So, can you eat yourself toward a fairer world?

Jonathan Barnhoorn • 08-07-2013

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