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.
Here are some of the strongest conclusions to date cited by Scientific American. 1  Fish and other foods with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids may fight depression. 2  Fermented foods such as pickles and sauerkraut may decrease anxiety. 3  Antioxidant-rich fruits and green tea may prevent dementia.