Posted by SLS on January 28, 2009, at 15:30:31
In reply to Supplements for better sleep--Bipolar, posted by Lao Tzu on January 28, 2009, at 9:30:20
What about adenosine?
It was recently discovered that astrocyte glial cells secrete adenosine, whose target receptors produce sleep-pressure. I just don't know if oral adenosine actually makes one sleepy.
By the way, caffeine produces its stimulant effect by blocking adenosine receptors.
- Scott
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