Nourish Your Brain: Essentials for Memory and Mood
We fuel our bodies every day – but how often do we think about feeding the brain?
When it comes to maintaining health, most of us focus on eating well, staying active, and supporting our immune systems. But the brain – responsible for everything from memory and learning to mood and focus – also needs daily nourishment. Supporting cognitive health benefits individuals at every stage of life, not just in later years.
Just like our muscles and heart, the brain relies on specific nutrients to function at its best. Healthy fats, B vitamins, and antioxidants all play important roles in maintaining brain structure, energy metabolism, and cell communication.
Regenerlife® CogniSave offers a comprehensive approach to cognitive support by combining five key supplements in a single, convenient daily packet. Each handy packet includes phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine – phospholipids that help support brain cell membrane structure and function – as well as omega-3 essential fatty acids, active B vitamins, and antioxidants.
Omega-3s such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) contribute to the maintenance of normal brain function and are important for the structural integrity of cell membranes. Phosphatidylcholine is a source of choline, which helps in the production of neurotransmitters. Phosphatidylserine supports brain signal transmission and helps maintain cognitive function. The inclusion of B vitamins in their coenzymated (active) forms helps support energy metabolism in the brain and contributes to normal nervous system function.
Physical health also plays a role in mental well-being. Muscle strength and endurance naturally decline with age, and so does our capacity for energy production. Regenerlife Creatine provides 5 g of creatine monohydrate per serving – a compound that helps support muscle performance during short-term, high-intensity exercise. Creatine is also involved in cellular energy production and helps maintain energy levels, including in tissues such as the brain.
Another important nutrient for cellular support is nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), found in Regenerlife NMNSurge. NMN is a direct precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a compound involved in hundreds of metabolic reactions that help generate energy within cells. Supporting NAD+ levels helps maintain proper cellular function, including in the brain.
Other nutrients can help fill in the gaps during times of increased physical or mental stress. Glutamine is an amino acid used by both brain and muscle cells and helps support immune and gut health. Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid, acts as an antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
By prioritizing brain-friendly nutrients throughout life, you can help support mental clarity, focus, and overall cognitive health. Incorporating these nutrients into your daily wellness routine is a proactive step toward maintaining vitality as you age.
About the Author: Natural Factors
Natural Factors is a Canadian family-owned business operating for more than 50 years, providing a wide range of products exclusively to the health food industry. Factors Farms, located south of Armstrong, BC, is a certified-organic farmland that gives Natural Factors complete control over securing the best quality raw materials possible.