2015 Study: "Endozepines" -- "The quest for 'The brain's Valium' "

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According to this abstract, there has been a "quest for the brain's Valium" for decades. Here's a very brief overview of what's currently being studied.

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25600369

 

I hope we'll hear more on this topic, but it's the first time I've come across this term. Anyone else?

 

 

 

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No I haven't and I'm a little embarrassed I don't understand it   I'm sure it's quite informing if you posted it, though

[[La...]]

It has to do with the idea that there might be substances within us that have benzodiazepine-like effects in the brain. If you're familiar with the term "endorphins", that mean "endogenous morphine", which are your body's own painkillers. So, "endozepines" are "endogenous benzodiazepines".

 

As I said, it's a new term for me too, so I'm curious to see what else might be learned on the topic. In the meantime, though, I think we all have ways of relaxing ourselves, like meditation or deep breathing or exercise. I think I'll focus on those things for now!

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Thanks Lapis, I am aware of endorphins,,I feel like other countries are so ahead of us when it comes to benzo research.  It's such a big problem.

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It's an American study! I think there's research being done all over the world, but it takes a long time for things to happen.