Encyclopedia of Mind Enhancing Foods, Drugs and Nutritional Substances, 2d ed.McFarland, 16.01.2018 - 408 Seiten This greatly expanded and revised edition contains more than 1,000 entries, covering everything from common everyday foods to the latest in genetic research--and beyond. Each substance's properties are objectively described based on the latest scientific evidence. Included are substances that not only claim to improve thinking and other brain functions, but those that are thought to help prevent brain damage and degeneration, prevent aging and extend the human lifespan, enhance social skills and moral behavior, induce altered states of consciousness, and improve mood, stamina, and energy. |
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Herbs and Spices | |
Vitamins Minerals and Related Nutrients | |
Amino Acids Peptides and Proteins | |
Lipids | |
Nucleic Acids | |
Miscellaneous Nutrients | |
Hormones and Neurotransmitters | |
Essential Oils | |
Entheogens | |
Medical Drugs | |
Nootropics | |
Neurobiology and Neurochemistry | |
Other Bibliography ListofNames and Terms | |
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Encyclopedia of Mind Enhancing Foods, Drugs, and Nutritional Substances David Group Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2001 |
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