The MDMA metabolite, S-(+)- MDA, elicits more stereotypic behavior and is an even more potent neurotoxin than the parent drug. MDA destroys serotonin-producing neurons which play a direct role in regulating aggression, mood, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain.
A new study out of the University of Kansas Medical Center claims that it does. Drinking three glasses of milk a day, the researchers argue, fights dementia by providing you with higher levels of an antioxidant called glutathione, which protects your brain cells.
The 10 best ways to fight off dementia: From a glass of red to a twirl around the dance floor, scientists reveal how to cut the risk. 1  The simple everyday lifestyle changes can cut the risk of the disease by more than half, say Scottish scientists. 2  Drinking green tea and taking fish oils are among other recommendations.