Tag: Acetylcholinesterase

According to a 2005 Scripps Research study, the liver enzyme CYP2A6 is responsible for metabolizing approximately 80% of nicotine, making it central to understanding tobacco addiction and dosage requirements. However, nicotine's effects extend beyond its own metabolism, with both direct and indirect influences on a wide array of enzymes throughout the body.

Acetylcholinesterase is a crucial enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, but contrary to a common misconception, no foods are high in it. Instead, dietary choices can influence the levels of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that acetylcholinesterase breaks down, through precursor nutrients and natural inhibitors.