The Importance of Antioxidant Vitamins to Your Brain
by Charlene J. Nuble
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The human brain which is a true miracle of evolution is a delicate
and sensitive instrument. Its chemical balance plays a major part in how
it can properly function. Many of the substances found within the brain
all work hand-in-hand for maximizing the brain’s ability to function. But
this can only be achieved through the help of various vitamins and
minerals that we need to take in order to keep a healthy and sound mind.
In fact research show that certain vitamins are very important to brain
function as well as to help maintain the brain’s good health.
Free radicals can cause serious damage in the brain. Due to his, the
brain’s specialized functions that require some of the highest levels of
oxygen in the body the brain is the most likely place wherein free
radicals can cause a lot of damage to. Free radical damage in the brain
includes memory loss and the decrease of cognitive ability. Some studies
indicate that unchecked free radical damage may play a great role in
Alzheimer's disease. That makes antioxidant vitamins such as vitamins C
and E as very important to the health and functioning of the brain. These
two vitamins when combination have been found to help prevent memory loss
while recent studies have shown that they can even offer significant
protection against Alzheimer's disease, as well as against certain types
of age-related dementia. Sufficient folic acid intake which is also a part
of the Vitamin B Complex can also give a positive effect in the prevention
of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Vitamin B complex is also known as to be as essential part of the
proper functioning of the brain. Those lacking in these vitamins can
suffer from various types of dementia such as confusion, short-term memory
loss and certain types of mental illnesses. Maintaining proper levels of
Vitamin B complex nutrients can actually improve verbal memory.
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for helping build a good memory, as
well as Phosphatidylserine or PS. PS has been found to play a big role in
the production of the chemicals that act as neurotransmitters which is how
the brain communicates and affects the other parts of the body. It also
helps out in the improvement of one’s memory. Ginko bilboa is a supplement
that has been found by some studies to offer protection against
age-related memory loss. While a recent study in Britain found that
depriving the body of iron can actually reduce a person’s IQ level. In
today’s fast food culture which is caused by the rapid change of lifestyle
poses to be a big threat to a person’s nutrition. Especially in the case
of children who tend to grow up with very active parents who have no time
to actually cook a well-balanced meal for them tends to have their
nutrition easily neglected. In order to fully meet their intellectual
capacities children must meet the suggested daily intake levels of
vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. Drive through cuisine
and prepackaged and over processed convenience foods simply cannot provide
the nutrition that the brain really needs. In order for a person to fully
take advantage of his brain’s capabilities, it is highly important that he
or she takes very good care of it by following the specific amount of
nutrients that are needed to nourish it as well as stay away from stress
and other pressure induced activities that can be harmful to your health.
Proper nutrition can also be accompanied by nutrition supplements which in
turn can help you meet the daily required amounts of vitamins and minerals
that you might not be able to get from your choice of food.
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