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Memory Problems   **   Fuzzy Thinking
How Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements May Help
 

Our brain is more powerful than a supercomputer, isn't that amazing?  However, unlike a computer, it does need certain nutrients in order to function properly.  In fact, even though it makes up only 2% of our body weight, it uses up 50% of our blood sugar and 20% of our oxygen intake.  It also uses up a much greater proportion of many of the micronutrients like vitamins and minerals compared to its size.
 

Common Symptoms
 

Especially as we get older, many of us have problems with our memory, brain fog and "molasses" brain.  Some other symptoms are a lack of concentration, spaciness and diminishing cognitive skills.
 

Common Causes
 

Neurotransmitters are crucial in helping your brain to function properly and if there are not enough of them you will have problems with your brain functioning.  There are many examples of people who ate nutrient-dense, unrefined foods, whose brains functioned well far into and past their 80's.  So diminishing brain function does not have to be associated with aging.  In addition, there is some research that indicates that heavy metal accumulation in the brain, such as aluminum and mercury, can cause problems with brain functioning.
 

Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutritional Supplements
 

Fats are a big key to proper brain functioning, and in America today, many people either do not get enough fat in their diets or don't get the right fats.  We especially need lots of omega-3 fatty acids and DHA for good brain health, found mainly in fatty fish and walnuts.  Cholesterol and phospholipids like phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine that are found in soy lecithin and egg yolks are also important for brain health.

Key vitamins and minerals as well as amino acids (which come from proteins) supply the raw materials necessary for your body to produce neurotransmitters.  If you read our pages on B vitamins, you will know that they are crucial to proper nervous system and brain function.  B6, for example, helps to create the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.  And zinc helps B6 to do its job.  Even small deficiencies of other B vitamins, like thiamin (B1) and riboflavin (B2) can affect your memory as well as your thinking.  Lecithin and choline have also been shown to have positive effects on memory and cognitive function.

Those consuming high amounts of vitamin C scored better on IQ tests.  Vitamin E is also important for the brain as it protects it from oxidative damage.  Other antioxidants can also be very helpful, like DHLA and green tea.  Ginkgo biloba and ginseng are two herbs used for a long time for brain health.

Goji Juice is reported to help with memory and depression problems, and Mangosteen Juice contains natural anti-inflammatories, which are thought to help prevent Alzheimer’s*.  Acai Juice has lots of essential fatty acids that nourish the brain, and Noni Juice has been reported to help alleviate depression and low serotonin levels.

Recommended Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements*

• B Complex Vitamins
• Nutritional Yeast
• Lecithin, non-GMO source, for the phospholipids
• Cod Liver Oil or Fish Oil for the omega-3 fatty acids and DHA
• Vitamin C Complex
• Vitamin E
• DHLA
• Green Tea Extract
• Ginkgo Biloba
• Ginseng
• Enzymes and/or Hydrochloric Acid to help with protein digestion
• Goji 100 Juice
• Noni 100 Juice
• Mangosteen 100 Juice
• Acai 100 Juice

Food Choices
 

In addition to vitamins and nutritional supplements, your choice in foods is very important, especially for maintaining good brain health.  Malic acid has been proven to work as a chelating agent for aluminum, and is found in prunes and other stone fruits, like cherries, peaches and apricots, so you might want to increase them in your diet.  All antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables are good for keeping your brain young.  Fatty fish are especially good for brain health, although you want to make sure that your source is free from mercury and other toxins.  Eggs, and especially egg yolks, if they come from pastured chickens, will supply the choline (a B vitamin) your brain needs.  Try some raw apple cider vinegar with your meals to enhance protein digestion.
 

Other Ideas
 

Cut back on the alcohol and refined sugars, as both these substances can deplete the B vitamin store in your body.  You also want to stay away from cigarettes, aluminum and mercury in order to keep your brain functioning well.  Last, but not least, in addition to adding vitamin rich foods to your diet and some nutritional  supplements, you want to make sure and exercise both your body and your brain!

* This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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