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Smarter Children Through Food Supplements
An anonymous reader writes "Baby rats (mmm...baby rats) fed a little extra choline in utero popped out with brain cells dramatically bigger and faster than pups who didn't receive the supplement. Duke University researchers say the implications are profound for humans and the future of learning."
...if you're unborn. Call me selfish, but I want drugs that make me smarter. Stupid rats!
Note to self: No more arguing with the faithful.
PS. I'm not a scientist.
But you are an asshole. The grandparent apparently is aware that from the sales of diet supplements and herbal remedies it appears that a significant portion of the population is not aware of the side effects like this and I for one am glad to have real scientists posting on the Slashdot.
Remember Spain 3/11
no television...
a healthy non-supplement.
Most products today follow popular demand. There is nothing wrong with this...as long as consumers are completely informed. However, most merely follow fad, fancy and place trust in commerce. But since commerce in turn follows consumers, there is no true progress, just a circle of followers.
This is not to suggest that we are perfect, or have all the answers. Nevertheless, as knowledge grows, we will have continuing advancement, as well as faithfulness to our core belief that health and a better world are not only attainable, but a responsibility.
They should look at swimmers' children. They should be chock full o' the stuff.