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The NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor (also known as NMDAR), is a glutamate receptor and ion channel protein found in nerve cells. It is activated when '''glutamate''' and '''glycine (or D-serine)''' bind to it, and when activated it allows positively charged ions to flow through the cell membrane.<ref>''NMDA Receptor'', Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NMDA_receptor</ref> | The NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor (also known as NMDAR), is a glutamate receptor and ion channel protein found in nerve cells. It is activated when '''glutamate''' and '''glycine (or D-serine)''' bind to it, and when activated it allows positively charged ions to flow through the cell membrane.<ref>''NMDA Receptor'', Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NMDA_receptor</ref> | ||
| − | D-Serine supplementation can reduce symptoms of cognitive decline. It is also able to reduce symptoms of diseases characterized by reduced NMDA signaling, which includes cocaine dependence and schizophrenia.<ref>''D-Serine', Examine, https://examine.com/supplements/d-serine/</ref> | + | '''D-Serine''' supplementation can reduce symptoms of cognitive decline. It is also able to reduce symptoms of diseases characterized by reduced NMDA signaling, which includes cocaine dependence and schizophrenia.<ref>''D-Serine', Examine, https://examine.com/supplements/d-serine/</ref> |
Revision as of 19:44, 7 April 2017
General info
The NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor (also known as NMDAR), is a glutamate receptor and ion channel protein found in nerve cells. It is activated when glutamate and glycine (or D-serine) bind to it, and when activated it allows positively charged ions to flow through the cell membrane.[1]
D-Serine supplementation can reduce symptoms of cognitive decline. It is also able to reduce symptoms of diseases characterized by reduced NMDA signaling, which includes cocaine dependence and schizophrenia.[2]
References
- ↑ NMDA Receptor, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NMDA_receptor
- ↑ D-Serine', Examine, https://examine.com/supplements/d-serine/
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