So the Stick-to-It Fairy missed you on her last trip through, hey? And you can’t quit that one thing no matter how much time you spend wishing you could? Hey, don’t sweat it. We know the feeling.
That’s why we were thrilled to catch wind of a new study from the University of Minnesota which suggests we can buy our willpower in pill form! Woo-hoo! This is the best news evah!
Check it out: After 27 compulsive gamblers were given an amino acid supplement - about 1,200 milligrams of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) - daily for eight weeks, more than half of them reported a reduction in the urge to splurge. Why did this happen? As with most good science, no one really knows, but it may be because NAC boosts levels of glutamate, a hotwire in your body that buddies up with the sensations of motivation and reward.
While the inner-workings of this may be truly fascinating, perhaps your health plans for 2008 (sticking to a workout plan, kicking that ciggie habit, etc) may trump your need to know all the intricacies, perhaps? We thought so.
Of course, it’s always best to talk to your doc before starting any supplement program, but you already knew that. If there’s anyone already doing this, or if you decide to give it a whirl, drop us a comment and let us know how it goes. This could make for some great conversation, for sure.
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