Learning

Description

Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge or skill.

Nervous System

 The Cerebellum may play a role in the development of Learning ability.

       It is believed that the Hippocampus and Cerebral Cortex of the Brain govern Learning.

 The structures of the Limbic System are involved in Learning.

 The Locus Coeruleus (a region of the Brain Stem) helps to regulate Learning ability.

 Activation of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptors is involved in Learning.  ^[1]

       The transmission of Nerve Impulses via the Dendrites of the Brain's Neurons is integral for Learning to occur - and (vice-versa) new Learning is essential to the growth of new Dendrites.

 Activation of Nicotinic Receptors (in the Brain) is involved in and facilitates Learning.  ^[2]

Alkaloids

 Galanthamine may improve Learning ability.  Galanthamine may help to reverse the Learning impairment that occurs as a result of excessive long-term Alcohol (ethanol) consumption.  ^[3]

 Huperzine A may improve Learning ability (in Alzheimer’s Disease patients and in normal healthy persons).  ^[4]

 Nicotine may improve Learning ability:  ^[5]

 The authors of this program do NOT advocate Tobacco Smoking as a source of Nicotine for people seeking to improve Learning ability due to the well-known toxic effects of Tobacco smoking.

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may improve Learning ability.  ^[6]

 Creatine may improve Learning ability.  ^[7]

 Glutamic Acid may improve Learning ability.  ^[8]

 Glutamine may assist students to think clearly and may increase Learning ability.  ^[9]

 Proline may enhance Learning ability (due to its ability to stimulate the growth of Dendrites).  ^[10]

 Taurine may improve Learning ability:  ^[11]

 Taurine may inhibit Lead-induced impairment of Learning ability.

 Theanine may improve Learning ability (this effect is related to its ability to minimize Anxiety that interferes with Learning ability).  ^[12]

Growth Factors

 Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) may enhance Learning ability.

 Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) may improve Learning ability.

Hormones

 Optimal levels of Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) may enhance Learning ability.

 Estradiol may improve some aspects of Learning ability.  ^[13]

 Melatonin may enhance Learning ability.  ^[14]

 Pregnenolone may improve Learning ability.  ^[15]

 Optimal Testosterone levels may improve Learning ability.  ^[16]

Lipids

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) deficiency during fetal development and early infancy may result in permanent Learning disabilities.  Supplemental LNA during infancy may improve Learning ability.  Supplemental LNA may also improve Learning aiblity in normal, healthy adults.  ^[17]

 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) deficiency during fetal development and early infancy may result in permanent Learning disabilities.  Supplemental DHA during infancy may improve Learning ability.  DHA may also improve Learning ability in normal, healthy adults.  ^[18]

 Ginsenoside Rb1 may improve Learning ability (primarily by protecting Neurons of the Hippocampus).  ^[19]

 Ginsenoside Rg1 may improve Learning ability (by stimulating the growth of Neurons in the Hippocampus region of the Brain).  ^[20]

 Ginsenoside Rg2 may improve Learning ability.

 Phosphatidylcholine may improve Learning ability.  ^[21]

 Phosphatidylserine may improve Learning ability.  ^[22]

Minerals

 Impaired Learning ability may occur as a result of Iron deficiency.  ^[23]

 Iodine deficiency may lead to impaired Learning ability.  ^[24]

 Lithium may improve Learning ability.  ^[25]

 Magnesium may improve Learning ability.  ^[26]

 Selenium deficiency may result in impaired Learning ability.  ^[27]

 Zinc may be involved in some of the processes that take place during Learning (due to its role as an essential component of Ion Channels).  ^[28]

Neuropeptides

 Vasopressin may be essential for new Learning to occur (by transforming Nerve Impulses associated with Learning into chemically encoded Memory).  ^[29]

Neurotransmitters

 Acetylcholine is the principal Neurotransmitter involved in Learning.  ^[30]