Association between Mastication, the Hippocampus, and the HPA Axis: A Comprehensive Review
Mastication is mainly involved in food intake and nutrient digestion with the aid of teeth. Mastication is also important for preserving and promoting general health, including hippocampus-dependent cognition. Both animal and human studies indicate that mastication influences hippocampal functions t...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/8/1687 |