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Article: Taking a gamble on supplements.(Grapevine)
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- Nutraceuticals World
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- October 1, 2007
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A common amino acid sold as a dietary supplement could help diminish pathological gambling addictions, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Minnesota (UM) uncovered the link following an 8-week trial involving 27 people who were given increasing doses of N-acetyl cysteine. By the end of the pilot study, published in the September 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, 60% of the participants reported having less urges to gamble ... Like any addiction, treatment for compulsive gambling is a challenge--according to the Mayo Clinic--because people often have difficulty admitting their problem and therefore do not look for help. However, when treatment is ...
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