Do you find it hard to concentrate? Is your memory poor? Are you always groping in the dark when it comes to remembering important details?

Scientists believe lack of concentration can be blamed to the body's deficiency of ACTH/MSH chemical proteins.

ACTH, which is short for adrenocorticotropic hormone, is stored in the pituitary gland and is released during stress. Aside from being used to treat rheumatic diseases and asthma, ACTH is known to stimulate the secretion of sex hormones that are responsible for the body's growth and development.

MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) is likewise secreted by the pituitary gland and is responsible for the skin's color.

The effects of ACTH/MSH protein in memory were first observed in 1971 in studies conducted with rats. Dr. Abba Kastin, an endocrinologist at the Tulane University School of Medicine, said these "wonder hormones" work two ways: they improve the power of concentration and visual retention.

Studies show that this greatly benefits students and aids them in remembering geometrical figures flashed before them. It also enabled them to concentrate better in their studies.

Lack of ACTH/MSH protein may explain why some people find it difficult to concentrate or have short attention spans. On the other hand, those who can concentrate despite the number of distractions are believed to have generous amounts of these hormones in the body.

Kastin thinks the “concentration compound” can also treat certain forms of learning disabilities and senility. He arrived at this theory after observing that retarded patients who were given injection of this compound comprehended tasks more rapidly and thought clearly.

The key to improved memory, however, lies in the neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers of the brain.

The brain is a complex community composed of billions of independent nerve cells, each doing its own part. When, for some reason, these cells fail in their task to communicate with each other and relay messages to the brain, people experience what is known as neuro-insufficiency. This is often characterized by poor memory, reduced alertness, confusion, emotional depression and lack of motivation among others.

As scientists delve deeper into the secrets of preserving one’s memory, it pays to exercise your mind by reading, playing stimulating games, and performing other “thought provoking” activities.

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