DHEA and the Brain reviews a range of existing studies regarding DHEA administration to animals and humans. Chapter authors evaluate DHEA metabolism in tissues and organs, explore DHEA effects in the liver that may be of importance to the brain, and discuss recent findings regarding how DHEA is made in the brain. New perspectives about the neuroprotective effects of DHEA are presented, as well as insight related to DHEA metabolism in the brain.
A number of health benefits have been associated with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), including anti-cancer, anti-osteoporosis,...

Coffee, tea, and chocolate are among the most frequently consumed products in the world. The pleasure that many experience from these edibles is accompanied by a range of favorable and adverse effects on the brain that have been the focus of a wealth of recent research.

Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, and the Brain presents new information on the long-debated issue about the beneficial and/or potentially negative effects on the brain of the consumption of coffee, tea, and chocolate. With caffeine as the common component in these beverages and food, this volume features important data on the...

Scientific and commercial interest in the field of nutritional neuroscience has grown exponentially in the last 10 years. An extremely broad and diverse range of dietary supplements can be found not only at specialty health food stores, but also at virtually all pharmacies, supermarkets, and general merchandise outlets. The only comprehensive reference on this subject, this text discusses all aspects of nutritional neuroscience, including methods for assessment of neurophysiological effects and behavior, the effects of diet and particular nutrients on various aspects of brain function,...