J Neurochem June 2012 PMID 22380576

9-Methyl-β-carboline-induced cognitive enhancement is associated with elevated hippocampal dopamine levels and dendritic and synaptic proliferation.

Michael Gruss, Dorothea Appenroth, Armin Flubacher, Christoph Enzensperger, Jörg Bock, Christian Fleck, Gabriele Gille, Katharina Braun

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The discussions reflect a balanced interest in the research, with examples like mentions of dopamine levels and dendritic proliferation suggesting engagement with the scientific details. Some comments, such as 'Thanks, Bill. This is a new one for me!', show curiosity, while others focus on related substances like Bromantane or Uridin, indicating an awareness of broader neurochemical contexts, though the tone remains cautious and exploratory rather than highly enthusiastic.

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Several discussions recognize the study’s findings, though some express skepticism or limited enthusiasm.

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Participants reference mechanisms like dopamine increase and dendritic growth, indicating meaningful engagement with the scientific content.

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The overall influence appears modest; some view the findings as preliminary or contextual, with only subtle implications for cognitive enhancement.

Abstract in brief

  • 9-methylcarboline (9meBC) has been found to improve spatial learning, increase dopamine levels in the hippocampus, and promote dendritic and synaptic growth in the brain after 10 days of treatment.
  • The study suggests that while 9meBC can have neurotoxic effects due to its presence in various foods and substances, it also has beneficial effects like acting as a cognitive enhancer and supporting brain repair.
  • The cognitive enhancements by 9meBC are linked to its ability to boost dopamine in the hippocampus and stimulate growth in dendrites and synapses, which are critical for learning and memory.

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Sefa Uygun
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Kaynaklar & Ürün Önerileri Reklam değil. -Bromantane https://t.co/pZuRsKXP30… -9MBC https://t.co/vQgWh63c29… -Üridin https://t.co/PfCiWij4SV… -Forskolin https://t.co/5dncGTfYLr… Kaynaklar: 9MBC: https://t.co/JWjxwv1H25 Bromantane: https://t.co/YEJvZquwny Nikotin:

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J P Fanton
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Joe B
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https://t.co/CElDM60mRL 9-Methyl-β-carboline “β-Carbolines (BCs) belong to the heterogenous family of carbolines, which have been found exogenously, that is, in various fruits, meats, tobacco smoke, alcohol and coffee, but also endogenously, that is, blood, brain and CSF.”

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Reedwardo
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@MMMalign I could for the life of me remember exactly but I did find this https://t.co/ossz3rfe9g which says after 10 days(but not 5) there was an improvement in spatial memory

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RT @sefauygunn: Kaynaklar & Ürün Önerileri Reklam değil. -Bromantane https://t.co/pZuRsKXP30… -9MBC https://t.co/vQgWh63c29… -Üridin http…

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Sefa Uygun
@sefauygunn · X

Kaynaklar & Ürün Önerileri Reklam değil. -Bromantane https://t.co/pZuRsKXP30… -9MBC https://t.co/vQgWh63c29… -Üridin https://t.co/PfCiWij4SV… -Forskolin https://t.co/5dncGTfYLr… Kaynaklar: 9MBC: https://t.co/JWjxwv1H25 Bromantane: https://t.co/YEJvZquwny Nikotin:

Nov 8, 2024 · 12 likes · 1 share · 36,288 followers View post →
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@punishdtriangls · X

Just saying: https://t.co/VDNrzmBkw1 https://t.co/u4LHnVaO7W

Nov 11, 2023 · 1,286 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Thanks, Bill. This is a new one for me! Free, Full Text: https://t.co/0DVxhV1zxU https://t.co/pxmrYninxK

Jun 1, 2023 · 2 likes · 26,027 followers View post →
Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

https://t.co/CElDM60mRL 9-Methyl-β-carboline “β-Carbolines (BCs) belong to the heterogenous family of carbolines, which have been found exogenously, that is, in various fruits, meats, tobacco smoke, alcohol and coffee, but also endogenously, that is, blood, brain and CSF.”

Jan 17, 2022 · 1 like · 4,592 followers View post →
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Reedwardo
@Reedwardo · X

@MMMalign I could for the life of me remember exactly but I did find this https://t.co/ossz3rfe9g which says after 10 days(but not 5) there was an improvement in spatial memory

May 5, 2021 · 1 like · 103 followers View post →
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9-Methyl-β-carboline-induced cognitive enhancement is associated with elevated hippocampal dopamine levels and dendritic and synaptic proliferation via /r/Nootropics https://t.co/zGFD5jr8yt

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