Meat, egg, dairy nutrient essential for brain development
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 10:20
in Biology & Nature
Research indicates that brain cells depend on the local synthesis of asparagine to function properly. "The cells of the body can do without it because they use asparagine provided through diet. Asparagine, however, is not well transported to the brain via the blood-brain barrier," said senior co-author of the study.