A mix collection of inspirational stories gathered from the internet and personal experiences.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Nine nutrients to boost memory


1) Gingko Biloba improves mental alertness, clarity and memory;

2) Ginseng boosts memory in scores of people suffering from dementia; combined with Ginko Biloba, it even produces better memory-boosting results;

3) B vitamins while important for top-notch memory, inositol and cholineare particularly effective at reducing stress and jump-starting memory;

4) Omega-3 oils come from fatty fish such as salmon and also flaxseed oil;

5) Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant that helps control the free radicels that damage brain cells and help improve the flow of oxygen through the brain;

6) Tumeric carries anti-inflammatory compounds that protect cells from beta-amyloid, a main component of the plaques in the brain of Alzheimer’s victims;

7) Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties protect the brain against memory-robbing diseases;

8) Hawthorn is rich in bioflavonoids and is a great anti-oxidant that fight free radicels and increases oxygen supply to the brain to carry important nutrients vital to the functioning of neurotransmitters; 

9) Gotu Kola is sometimes called “food for the brain” and improves concentration and memory.