1.   Methionine or an alternative drug, N-acetylcysteine, prevents liver damage by boosting the levels of glutathione.

2.   A handful of Epsom salt sprinkled around the pot, then watered in, will boost magnesium levels.

3.   After all, he has yet to show that raised cortisol boosts levels of key chemicals like dopamine.

4.   All treatments that involved estrogen boosted HDL levels in women undergoing the treatments, while those taking a placebo showed no improvement.

5.   Choline or lecithin supplements can help boost ACh levels.

6.   Companies take over fields under operating contracts, typically then pumping gas or water underground to increase pressure, boosting production levels.

7.   Fish oil appears to boost serotonin levels in the brain, stabilizing mood in a way similar to drugs such as Prozac or Zoloft, the researchers said.

8.   In addition, students in a small school stand a far better chance of participating in extracurricular activities, which boosts confidence levels.

9.   Regardless of the outcome of definitive studies, attempting to boost vitamin D levels above normal by intentional sun exposure is not the best approach.

10.   Profits suffered further when it boosted staffing levels in the second half of the year in a bid to win back customers, a company spokesman said.