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In this article, we will consider finasteride as a potential trigger of brain fog. We will do so by explaining what brain fog is, looking at its association with other diseases, and then exploring the effects of finasteride and its effect on our brain.
Author - Frederika Malichová
Neuroscientist at the University Of Cambridge.
Finasteride, a prescription medicine used primarily for treating hair loss and prostate cancer, can indeed influence the brain. It can modulate oxidative stress, acetylcholinesterase activity, and gene expression in the brain, showing regionally selective effects. It reduces neurogenesis and was found to negatively impact cognitive functions, which may be translated into brain fog.
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