{"id":5990,"date":"2018-12-11T11:32:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T16:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/?p=5990"},"modified":"2024-02-05T11:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:49:32","slug":"vitamins-for-brain-support-the-7-best-ways-to-keep-your-brain-sharp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/vitamins-for-brain-support-the-7-best-ways-to-keep-your-brain-sharp\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamins for Brain Support & The 7 Best Ways To Keep Your Brain Sharp"},"content":{"rendered":"

With so much relying on healthy brain function, knowing what vitamins bolster brain support<\/a> is invaluable. And seeing as vitamins are organic compounds essential for normal physiological functioning, yet aren\u2019t synthesized naturally by the body, not only can the right combination of vitamins potentially ward off cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia, but also get you thinking clearly and feeling sharper than ever.<\/p>\n

DHA for Short<\/strong><\/p>\n

Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA for short, is a nutrient and omega-3 fatty acid that is naturally occurring in breast milk and is essential to prenatal development and cognitive functionality. DHA accumulates in the brain and retina during pregnancy and through the first few years of life, playing a key role in neural and visual development.<\/p>\n

While research is limited on DHA, a recent New York Times article quoted Dr. Steven Abrams<\/a>, professor of pediatrics at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin in support of DHA as an additive to baby formula.<\/p>\n

Beyond the first few years of life, it\u2019s not a bad idea to incorporate DHA into your diet or supplement routines, but it\u2019s hard to tell if DHA improves cognition from a scientific standpoint. Regardless, it certainly won\u2019t hurt, and many experts recommend 200 milligrams of DHA per day, which equals 12 ounces of fish per week.<\/p>\n

Supplements are another convenient and efficient way to get your daily dose of DHA<\/a>. Many supplements that support brain function contain DHA and many contain additional vitamins and nutrients that support brain function.<\/p>\n

Ginko Biloba<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ginko biloba has long been used by Chinese herbalists to fight depression, aid memory, and generally improve cognition. And, while the relationship with western medicine has been somewhat misunderstood, recent studies are showing the benefits.<\/p>\n

One study found that \u201cin a trial of 330 stroke patients over six months in China, the supplement was linked with better cognitive skill scores on tests.\u201d While that sample feels somewhat limited, another placebo-controlled double-blind experiment study published by the Psychopharmacology, a German medical publication, found that ginko biloba, \u201csignificantly improved performance on the sustained-attention task and pattern-recognition memory task.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the easiest ways to get your daily dose of ginko biloba is through some sort of dietary supplement, such as Natural Wellness’s Brain Support<\/a>. However, consult your physician before taking ginko biloba, as it may interact negatively with other conditions you may have.<\/p>\n

Vitamin E<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant<\/a> that helps your body combat oxidative stress caused by free radicals and is widely believed to support brain function. An online publication called Nutrients looked at numerous studies and experiments conducted over the last 30 years and found that the \u201cepidemiological studies demonstrate that consumption of specific micronutrients, including vitamin E, is linked to improved cognitive performance in humans.\u201d<\/p>\n

B Vitamins<\/strong><\/p>\n

The B vitamins include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6, folate (B9) and vitamin (B12).<\/p>\n

A particular few play crucial roles in cognition:<\/p>\n