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Cognitive Function Articles:

Folic Acid and DHA for Cognitive Function and Alzheimer’s

New research is explaining the importance of folic acid and DHA for improved cognitive function and prevention of neuro-degeneration. Folic acid is found to lower the brain and cardiovascular irritant, homocysteine. It directly improves brain function and helps to raise the levels of DHA in the blood. DHA is known to help generate new nerve growth, improve nerve transmission and connectivity, enhance nerve-related memory factors, and reduce brain inflammation.

Read More:  Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Alzheimer's, Carnosine, cognitive function, dementia, DHA, essential fatty acids, Folic Acid, homocysteine, neurodegeneration, PhosphatidylSerine PS, Stress Helper®

Carnitine Improves Energy and Physical Function in Centenarians

Living to the ripe old age of 100 is not always a lot of fun. Typical problems involve poor endurance and weakness, especially upon physical activity (when this happens before age 60 its called fibromyalgia). Another key problem is deteriorating cognitive function and memory.

Read More:  Acetyl-L-Carnitine, centenarians, cognitive function, endurance, physical function, reducing fatigue

Can Pantethine Help Repair the Brain?

French scientists have just reported that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) can initiate the repair of brain networks that have been damaged. This finding has far-ranging implications for mood, cognitive function, and recovery from significant problems involving the loss of neurological function such as a stroke.

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DHA During Pregnancy Boosts Infant’s Brain Power

DHA is an essential fatty acid required for the healthy development of the brain and eyesight in children. A new study indicates that it is of vital importance for the mother to have this nutrient during pregnancy to optimize her child’s sensory, cognitive, and motor skill development.

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New Insights on Addiction, Mood, Memory, and Cognitive Ability

An array of new science is painting not only a clear picture of addiction but of how the same brain issues relate to poor memory, poor mood, and poor cognitive function. While we can think of addiction in terms of a clinical problem like drug or alcohol abuse, the same issues are involved with eating and other behavior patterns that are either a waste of your time (like too much web surfing or video games) or detrimental to your life (like gambling or using credit cards beyond your means). One common thread is a lack of BDNF.

Read More:  addiction, BDNF, cognitive function, mood

Excess Body Weight Adversely Influences Brain Health

Scientists have now proven that extra body weight is associated with adverse nerve abnormalities in the frontal brain that influence cognitive ability as well as impulse control.

Read More:  cognitive function, excess body weight, Gluco Plus™, LeptiCardio Pack™, Leptin Control Pack®, Leptinal®, LeptiSlim®, overweight, Thyroid Helper®

DHA is Vital for Cognitive Health in Middle-Aged Adults

Adults age 35 – 54 with the highest blood levels of DHA scored best on tests for nonverbal reasoning, mental flexibility, memory, and vocabulary. Levels of other omega 3 fatty acids such as ALA and EPA were not associated with improved function. This clearly shows that it is DHA that is the vital omega 3 fatty acid required for optimal brain health.

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Will Gaining Weight Make You Dumb?

New research has linked the inflammatory compound C-reactive protein (CRP) to a decline in decision-making and cognitive function. Those with the highest levels of CRP had a full decade of extra brain aging. One way to have higher levels of CRP is to be overweight. White adipose tissue generates an inflammatory messenger known as IL-6 which travels from your fat to your liver and directly raises your liver’s production of CRP.

Read More:  cognitive function, CRP, Leptin Control Pack®, Leptinal®, LeptiSlim®, weight gain

Noni Offsets Stress-Induced Cognitive Decline

Noni has been used in traditional medicine as a natural immune support nutrient. A number of modern studies support the use of Noni in this context, as I previously reviewed in my article, Noni as a Natural Immune Booster. A new animal study shows that Noni can protect the brain from stress in such a way as to help maintain cognitive function.

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Gum Health Predicts Cognitive Function in Elderly

We are entering a new health paradigm based on cross-inflammation between what were formerly thought of as separate systems of your body. Research over the past few years has linked inflammatory gum-related problems to cognitive decline and the risk for Alzheimer’s. The latest study offers more confirmation, showing that 70-year-olds with gum inflammation score much worse on cognitive function testing.

Read More:  Candida albicans, cognitive function, cross-inflammation, digestive problems, heart disease

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