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Monday, August 20, 2012

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Good mood foods: Some flavors in some foods resemble a prescription mood stabilizer

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 12:34 PM PDT

New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists have reported. This effect joins those previously reported for chocolate, teas and some other known comfort foods.

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