THE FORCE BEHIND LEARNING AND RETENTIVE MEMORY: ACETYLCHOLINE

Acetylcholine

Both learning and memory are facilitated by acetylcholine in the brain. Though, it is the transmitting chemical at the meeting point of the somatic nerve fibers and skeletal muscle fibers, where it mediates muscle contractions, it is also found in the brain, where it serves the very important functions of mediating learning and memory in the cerebral cortex.

The levels of this substance in the brain depends largely on diet. Subsequent posts will reveal the appropriate diet for adequate acetylcholine supply in the brain.

Festus C. Anaba, B Med. Sci. Physiology