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It seems everyone wants to increase brain memory these days. Whether it's age related memory loss or you just want to compete at a higher level in our fast paced world, people are popping 1000's of gingko biloba, COQ10 and fish oil pills every day.
But, do these work?
Scientists have recently discovered what's happening to your brain to cause age related memory loss. Now that they have some ideas about that, they can help you know what steps to take to improve your brain health and increase your memory.
Age Related Memory Loss
It turns out the nerves in your brain are covered with a protective coating called myelin. This coating keeps your nerves working smoothly, delivering messages at lightning speed all through your body.
A study at UCLA shows this coating breaks down and disappears over time. This leaves your nerves exposed and susceptible to damage. It's easier for messages to get corrupted or "lost" so when you don't remember an old friend's name or you're always walking into rooms and forgetting why you're therethat's a sign your myelin is disappearing.
The good news is you can help protect this myelin and thus your memory with the right nutrients.
Increase Brain Memory with Nutrition
Studies show that gingko biloba, CoQ10 and fish oil can work for many people. They reduce inflammation and increase blood flow throughout your body so oxygen is carried to your brain.
Scientists are finding the DHA that is an important component of fish oil is a requirement for a healthy brain and body. They've also learned most Americans are seriously deficient in this fatty acid.
See, DHA is a major part of your brain make upover 60%. But it gets used as you age and you need to replace it. It's this important fatty acid that protects that important myelin so your brain works at it's highest level.
DHA is necessary in the neurological development of young children, helps boost your mood at all ages and can protect your brain from Alzheimer's and dementia as an older adult.
Why You're Deficient in These Nutrients
If you look around, you know these diseases are common now. Yet, a 100 years ago, they weren't that known. And even today, in cultures where people get more DHA in their diets, Alzheimer's and dementia are relatively unknown.
Years ago, this omega 3 fatty acid was common in meat, dairy and eggs. But these days those foods have much less of it, due to farming practices and processing.
To get the levels of DHA you need now, you need to eat grass fed beef and wild caught salmon. Doctors recommend fish 2-3 times a week will give most people the DHA they need to increase brain memory.
They may also recommend fish oil supplements. Supplements are an easy way for you to get the nutrients you need easily and conveniently, just make sure they're pure and have high levels of DHA.
