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Zinc is a vital micronutrient involved in many cellular processes: For example, in learning and memory processes, it plays a role that is not yet understood. By using nanoelectrochemical measurements, Swedish researchers have made progress toward understanding by demonstrating that zinc influences the release of messenger molecules. As reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie, zinc changes the number of messenger molecules stored in vesicles and the dynamics of their release from the cell.
When signals are transmitted by synapses, messenger molecules (neurotransmitters) are released from storage chambers (synaptic vesicles) into the synaptic cleft, where they are "recognized" by neighboring nerve cells. This release is based on exocytosis: The vesicle docks at the cell membrane, opens at the point of contact, releases part of its contents to the outside, closes, and separates from the plasma membrane so it can be refilled.
Treatment with zinc results in more messenger molecules being released.
(Score: 1) by Ethanol-fueled on Thursday March 23 2017, @12:21AM
Not surprising to see that Oysters at a highly-variable 16-182 milligrams still beat the fuck out of all challengers. Plus they are tasty and an awesome refreshing snack when you can get your grubby hands on them.
I can easily eat half a dozen, but one time after a surf session I ate a whole dozen. My body felt uncomfortable but later sweating in the sun I started smelling like musk, as if cologne rather than stink was oozing out of my pores.
In supplement form (50 mg a pill) though, it causes extreme stomach discomfort and when taken on an empty stomach with strong coffee I have even vomited uncontrollably a couple times. Even with a full meal zinc supplements can cause mild to moderate discomfort.