💥 5 nutrients for brain health ⬇️⬇️
▪️ Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are the building blocks for nerve cell membranes and important for cell-to-cell communication in the brain.
Food sources: fish, nuts, & seeds
▪️ B Vitamins
B vitamins act as cofactors for energy metabolism, and the brain needs a constant supply of energy to maintain function!
Food sources: eggs, meats, nuts, whole grains
▪️ Choline
Choline is a building block for acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter related to memory and brain function.
Food sources: egg yolks & liver
▪️ Polyphenols
These colorful compounds in plant foods protect brain cells from oxidative stress and damage.
Food sources: berries, chocolate, & green leafy vegetables
▪️ Probiotics
Probiotics influence brain health through the gut-brain axis, benefiting mood and memory.
Food sources: yogurt, kefir, & kombucha
If you aren’t eating food sources of these nutrients every day, supplementation is an option. Just be sure to purchase them from trusted sources. If you have any questions, we can help!
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REFERENCE:
Gómez-Pinilla F. Brain foods: the effects of nutrients on brain function. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2008 Jul;9(7):568-78. [link]
Ansari F, Neshat M, Pourjafar H, Jafari SM, Samakkhah SA, Mirzakhani E. The role of probiotics and prebiotics in modulating of the gut-brain axis. Front Nutr. 2023 Jul 26;10:1173660. [link]
