Sources of Brain Food
Nov 14th, 2006 by Susan
Ginkgo - An extract made from the leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba tree; helps relieve memory loss and depression
Boron - A trace mineral that may positively affect the brain’s electrical activity; found in nuts, fruits, legumes, and leafy vegetables
Thiamin - Vitamin B1, known as the nerve vitamin; low levels have been linked to impaired brain activity; found in wheat germ, wheat bran, and nuts
Riboflavin - Vitamin B2; helps improve memory; found in liver, milk and almonds
Iron - High levels appear to boost brain-wave activity; found in greens, liver, shellfish, red meat and soy products
Zinc - Marginal deficiencies can impair mental function and memory; found in seafood, legumes and whole grains.
Co-Q10 - An essential coenzyme for metabolism; may help prevent degenerative brain disease, such as Alzheimer’s, as well as age-related loss of memory and brain function; found in sardines, mackerel, peanuts, pistachios, soybeans, walnuts and sesame seeds
Folic Acid - A B Vitamin responsible for the formation of red blood cells; believed to prevent deterioration of mental function, including memory loss and dementia; found in leafy greens, beans, seeds and liver.
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