{"title":"Brain Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eHealthy brain function requires many important nutrients as well as an active, social lifestyle. Factors such as aging, emotional stress, and exposure to free radicals affect cognitive health. A diet rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids is very important to enhancing memory, cognitive skills, learning ability, mood, and stress tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eImportant Nutrients for Healthy Brain Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Nutrient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDocosahexaenoic acid\u003cbr\u003e(DHA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrain development Cognitive health\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003ePregnancy\/mother’s health\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mg per day EPA\/DHA\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003e650mg per day EPA\/DHA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnticoagulant and Anti- platelet drugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan also be found in combination with the essential fatty acid EPA.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphatidylserine (PS)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlzheimer’s\u003cbr\u003eAge-related cognitive impairment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300-400 mg per day for 1 month. Decrease to 100 - 200mg as\u003cbr\u003emaintenance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone known\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePS and DHA are vital for keeping nerve cell membranes fluid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetyl-L-Carnitine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlzheimer’s\u003cbr\u003eStroke \u003cbr\u003eSenility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500-3000mg per day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcenocoumarol (Sintrom)\/ Warfarin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be contraindicated forepilepsy or bipolar conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGingko biloba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge-related memory impairment\u003cbr\u003eCognitive function \u003cbr\u003eDementia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120-240 mg\u003cbr\u003eper day (standardized to 24% ginkgo heterosides and\u003cbr\u003e6 % terpenes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnticoagulant and Anti- platelet drugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrust only standardized extracts of ginkgo leaf. Whole leaf products can be harmful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003eRecommended Supplements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e Nutrient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/brain-support-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePathway Brain Support\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/ultra-omega-3-787500093922\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePathway Ultra Omega-3\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/super-omega-3-ec\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/super-omega-3-ec\"\u003ePathway Super Omega-3\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/phosphatidyl-serine-complex-500mg-49081\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/phosphatidyl-serine-complex-500mg-49081\"\u003ePathway Phosphatidyl Serine Complex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/acetyl-l-carnitine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePure Encapsulations Acetyl-L-Carnitine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/brain-memory-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyolic Brain Memory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDHA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePHOSPHATIDLYSERINE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eACETYL-L-CARINITINE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGINKGO BILOBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips to Support Brain Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKeep in mind the old saying “if you don’t use it you will lose it.” Challenge your brain by learning new things and keeping your brain busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRegular exercise and deep breathing increases circulation to the brain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePractice stress reducing activities such as yoga and meditation. Make sure that you get enough sleep and are well rested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKeep hydrated. Drink at least 64 ounces of filtered water daily to help flush toxins from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eConsume foods that are high in lecithin (source of phospholipids) and B vitamins including green, leafy vegetables, nutritional yeast and soy products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDon’t skip meals and avoid junk food. Fluctuating blood sugar levels do not support optimal brain health. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains to feed your brain the fuel it needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLifestyle Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe central nervous system is an extremely vital area that has high metabolic requirements. As a result, poor dietary habits can negatively affect brain function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluctuating blood sugar is not conducive to optimal brain functioning and can become a more serious medical concern in the conditions hypoglycemia and diabetes. High sugar consumption can disrupt your ability to think clearly and may increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The brain does get its energy from glucose, but diets rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits offer the brain plenty of fuel without causing fluctuating blood sugar levels. A healthy diet also provides important antioxidant nutrients to protect the brain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFats:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard North American diet is largely deficient in the healthy fats that support brain and nerve sheath health. This results in compromised nerve conduction and brain cell communication. Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that are important to maintaining healthy brain function in early development and throughout life, and may help protect the brain from aging. They are anti-inflammatory and counteract free radicals that cause oxidative damage to brain cells. Good food sources are fish, such as sardines, anchovies and salmon. Other sources of healthy fats include nuts, seeds, avocadoes, coconut oil, and olive oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Did you know that the brain is 80% water? The brain depends on hydration for effective nerve cell function; therefore it is important to consume at least 64 ounces of water per day. The need for water increases depending on physical activity and weight.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStress\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen faced with a stressful event the brain triggers the release of stress hormones, which help the body respond to the stressful situation. However, if the stress is unresolved, the continual release of stress hormones can damage nerve cells and perhaps cause shrinkage in certain areas of the brain, particularly the hippocampus. The hippocampus is responsible for memory and it is not uncommon for people with prolonged stress to experience memory lapses and difficulty learning. Exercise, diet and an overall healthy lifestyle are all important to dealing and coping with stressors. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExercise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHuman studies have shown that aerobic exercise can improve a number of aspects of cognition and performance. According to research, starting an exercise program early in life may be an effective way to lower the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life. As little as three hours a week of aerobic activity has been shown to slow down and even reverse brain shrinkage that starts in a person’s forties, especially in regions responsible for memory and higher cognition. Exercise increases the brain’s volume of gray matter (actual neurons) and white matter (connections between neurons). Mental stimulation through brain exercises and education are also very important for keeping the brain sharp.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavy metals such as lead, cadmium, cobalt, nickel, and mercury are called neurotoxins because they affect the nervous system in a negative way. They can cause malfunctions in the liver, kidneys, the circulatory system, and the movement of nerve signals. Signs of neurotoxicity include loss of cognition, weakness, loss of motor control and tremors. Oral chelation can help remove heavy metals and chemical toxins and reduce the toxic load our bodies endure on a daily basis. Consult with a health care practitioner to learn more about chelation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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In addition, it supports healthy mitochondrial function and cell membrane stability. A multicenter trial of 481 volunteers indicated memory, behavioral and emotional support with acetyl-l-carnitine supplementation. 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