Elucidation of a New Mechanism by Which Lactyl-Phenylalanine in Fermented Foods Exerts Mental Stress Reduction in Animals
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A research group from Meiji University and Kyoto University has elucidated the mechanism by which 'lactyl-phenylalanine', found in fermented foods, exerts an anxiolytic effect when administered to mice.
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- Q: What foods contain lactyl-phenylalanine?
- A: It is contained in fermented foods such as parmesan cheese and soy sauce.
- Q: Which universities conducted this research?
- A: It was a joint research effort by groups from Meiji University and Kyoto University.
- Q: What is the mechanism for stress relief?
- A: It exerts anxiolytic effects through nervous systems like dopamine and serotonin in the brain.