Edited and Translated by Han Shasha, People's Daily Online
Beijing, Nov.9 (People's Daily Online) --An increase of magnesium levels in men's brain may improve learning and memory and help reduce fear and anxiety, according to research conducted by Liu Guosong’s laboratory at Peking University-Tsinghua University Joint Center for Life Sciences.
According to the laboratory's paper published on the Oct. 19, 2011 edition of Journal of Neuroscience, elevating brain magnesium levels can improve the function of the brain part that controls learning without disturbing the normal operation of the part of the brain that controls fear. Therefore, an increase in brain magnesium levels may not only improve people's learning and memory but also help curb their negative emotions, such as fear.
The research findings suggest that eating more magnesium-rich foods, such as green vegetables, nuts and seaweed not only improves learning and memory but also can help reduce the anxiety of people with busy lives.