Common Laxative Boosts Memory and Cognitive Function, Study Finds.

A recent study has found that prucalopride, a common laxative that activates serotonin receptors, improves cognitive function and memory in healthy volunteers by modifying resting brain activity. The drug enhances connectivity between cognitive networks and decreases mind-wandering activity, providing a potential treatment path for cognitive impairment and depression symptoms. The study suggests that drugs like prucalopride may offer potential therapeutic benefits for cognitive symptoms, which often coexist with mood disorders and other psychiatric conditions.