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Painkiller in human saliva

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Natural painkiller found in human spit. Compound in saliva could be more powerful than morphine. A new painkilling substance has been discovered that is up to six times more potent than morphine when tested in rats — and it's produced naturally by the human body.

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This video reports on a natural painkiller found in human saliva. The description states that a new painkilling substance was discovered that was reported as up to six times more potent than morphine when tested in rats, and that the substance is produced naturally by the human body.

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  • Reports a painkilling substance discovered in human saliva
  • States the substance is produced naturally by the human body
  • Notes the potency comparison with morphine was from tests in rats

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This video presents “Painkiller in human saliva” — Natural painkiller found in human spit. Compound in saliva could be more powerful than morphine. A new painkilling substance has been discovered that is up to six times more potent than morphine when tested in rats — and it's produced. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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