Brain Nutrition

A recent meta-analysis demonstrated that it does indeed matter whether EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) or DHA (docosahexanoic acid) is in your omega-3 fatty acid supplement. A total of 21 studies using greater than 50% EPA or pure EPA in the supplement showed significant reductions in depressive symptoms. On the contrary, symptoms of depression were not...
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There is so much hype about chocolate, and for good reason.  It makes most of us feel good, probably in part by liberating dopamine in the brain – the signal that indicates a pleasurable, or rewarding choice.  Its caffeine helps us to wake up, and there is quite a bit of it.  Chocolate is...
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Flavonoids are compounds found in plants.  Their functions include providing pigmentation — especially yellow, red and blue tones — and also protecting against the attacks of insects and microbes.  Remarkably, they have numerous beneficial effects on the human body and mind as well.  A recent study in the American Journal of Epidemiology (Letenneur et...
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When plants come under attack from bacteria or fungi, they do something very similar to what animals, including human beings, do when confronted with famine: activate a system of protective molecules known as sirtuins.  The sirtuins act through complex molecular cascades to increase the lifespan of cells.  In 2003, researchers at Harvard Medical School...
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More and more, science is finding that many of the things we can easily consume on a regular basis have tremendous health benefits. It is so encouraging to see that natural foods can be amazingly beneficial for the heart, brain, and body. Taken in moderate quantities, they can provide a safe and effective way...
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There is one easy step you can take today, now, right this moment to keep your brain working well. It’s amazing how overlooked this step can be, but it is so important, and such an easy thing to add into any brain nutrition plan: drink lots  of water. Ever gone out for a night...
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Just as the type of fuel you put into your car can positively or negatively affect its performance, the type of food you eat can significantly affect the functioning of your body. Even more importantly, the type of food that you consume will positively or negatively impact your mental performance and the functioning of...
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