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Would love to see this reproduced, or more explanation given to what part of the peanut causes this.
by the_real_cher 11mo ago
Would love to see this reproduced, or more explanation given to what part of the peanut causes this.
- kingstnap 11mo agoSupposedly its the L-arginine. > In particular, peanuts contain high amounts of L-arginine, a precursor for nitric oxide synthesis, which is essential for vascular function and blood flow regulation [6,11]. Therefore, this may represent a mechanism by which peanut consumption could positively influence cognitive performance through improvements in CBF. Furthermore, peanuts are a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, both of which have been shown to support vascular health [12]. And there do seem to be papers that associate these two according to a quick google search (plus it's cited of course).
- the_real_cher 11mo agointeresting!