Brain & Nervous System
Brain health support supplements offer nootropic nutrients, to nourish and support brain tissue, maintaining brain health long-term.
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Brain & Nervous System
Brain Health Support
Brain health supplements are designed to help you think clearly, by supporting healthy brain function. Nootropic nutrients that act as a beneficial tonic for the brain, shown through research, to be effective in supporting focus and mental alertness. Herbal extracts, antioxidants and nutrients to support circulation, clarity and support for regular brain activity, during a healthy ageing process.
Brain Health Support Nutrients
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain nutrient health. Senior people with significant intakes of DHA appear to have better cognitive function in general.
- Gingko biloba has shown to support brain function through an antioxidant benefit. May also help assist with cognitive function and focus, while supporting blood flow in the brain.
- Bacopa monnieri (known as Brahmi) works as a brain health tonic and has shown to support healthy mental processing and the ability to recall information, by encouraging regulated brain activity.
- Magnesium threonate helps with smooth electrical signaling in the brain, to support brain focus, alertness and clarity.
- Nootropic nutrients; L-glutamine, L-tyrosine, SAM-e and Vitamin B6 are all involved in the healthy functioning of the brain and neurotransmitter support.
Brain Health Support Tips
- Engage in mind stimulating activities to support neuronal function, like solving puzzles and crosswords. Research has shown that this helps retain the longevity and function of our brain tissue.
- Social activity can help to support a healthy age-related process. Maintain an active social life with friends and family to engage in conversations and information processes that support brain health.
- Physical movement is important for brain health support. Regular moderate exercise like brisk walking or dancing, gentle water aerobics, all help support healthy circulation and the efficient delivery of nutrients to the brain.
FAQ's
B Complex Vitamins, plus Vitamins C, D and E, including nutrients such as; DHA, L-glutamine, L-tyrosine, SAM-e, as well as botanical extracts like Ginkgo biloba, Bacopa monnieri, all help to assist with healthy mental and structural processes in the brain, resulting in healthy information interpretation and recall, as well as offering healthy mood support.
The top 5 foods for brain health include green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like Vitamin K, Lutein, Folate, and Beta carotene. Oily fish, to offer a DHA nutrient, a building block for brain health support. Berries offer antioxidant rich pigments that help support circulation and structure health in the brain. Green Tea for its antioxidant support, but also for its L-theanine content, an amino acid that helps relax brain waves for better focus. Walnuts offer monounsaturated fats that help nourish and feed the brain.
The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil play an important role in both brain function and development. These nutrients assist with the smooth transmission of information signaling that occurs during our thought processes.
The mineral magnesium aids the brain with the regulation of excessive cortisol, a stress hormone in the body and this ‘relaxing’ mineral also helps to relax our nervous system signaling.
