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Common digestive medication shows promise in clearing depression-related brain fog

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A small clinical trial has found that the constipation drug prucalopride can significantly improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in people with a history of depression. By targeting specific serotonin receptors shared by the gut and the brain, the treatment successfully cleared cognitive fog with no significant side effects.
A small clinical trial has found that the constipation drug prucalopride can significantly improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in people with a history of depression. By targeting specific serotonin receptors shared by the gut and the brain, the treatment successfully cleared cognitive fog with no significant side effects.