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When you think it’s a good idea to start shopping around for something extra to keep your brain in shape, where do you begin? You can stand around in a store reading labels, I’ve done it. I’ve also left the store without anything but more confusion running around in my head.

After all, you probably aren’t thinking as clearly as you’d like, or you wouldn’t be there in the first place. Here is the low-down on finding quality supplements. Use it as a starting point, get your brain jump started, and take it from there if you want more information.

BRAIN SUPPLEMENTS WORK

Let’s start here, with the good news. There are indeed some very effective vitamins, or supplements, you can take to improve your brain function. After that first handful (fistful is what it comes down to) you will have to do some experimenting on your own to know what your particular brain can use.

THE GOLDEN FIVE:

Lecithin - Niacin - CoQ10 - Vitamin E - Fish Oil

Where the brain is concerned (and where the most current research points us), those are your Golden Five. Yes, gingko biloba has a pretty good reputation. Yes, B vitamins are important (for a lot of reasons). Yes, ginseng helps some people think better.

But let’s stick with the basics. Once those are up to snuff in your blood chemistry, it won’t be so hard to navigate the rest of ‘em.

WHAT MAKES A VITAMIN GOOD?

The main criteria you’re looking for in a worthwhile supplement is this:

Manufactured responsibly. How do you know? The best companies will tell you a great deal about themselves. You should be able to see their website online, learn who the principals are, how long they’ve been in business, what their philosophies are, and how their company is run. Keep reading. You should also be able to see their guidelines for research, manufacturing, and delivery of their products. There should be a guarantee.

Now while you’re looking at all that information, look for their story about how they make their vitamins work for you. In general, if a company is revealing information about their sources, has staff who do innovation and continued research, and clearly articulates why they are proud of their products, they are in the upper crust of vitamin manufacturers.

Companies I Use

For online availability, the company I have found that holds very high standards is Wellness Resources (see link below). I have been very satisfied with their products. They’ve been around for over twenty years. When I buy in stores, I look for the brand called Jarrow for my brain supplements.

Your drug-store generic vitamins are often inadequate as they are cut with fillers, made with inferior ingredients, and just plain stale. If you have used vitamins and felt they didn’t do a darn thing for you, you might consider trying the very best you can find. There is a very big difference. Some companies provide sample packages, so you can try them without a big expense. Check your health food store for samples.

START WITH THE BASICS

Get started with the Golden Five for your brain. Lecithin, CoQ10, Niacin, Vitamin E and Fish oil are spectacular for a number of aging-related problems. CoQ10 has been shown to slow tumor growth. Niacin helps keep blood circulating around the joints. Vitamin E is shown in some studies to lower stroke incidence. Like all aspects of brain health, when we are taking great care of our brains, we are taking great care of the whole body.

See you soon,

Suzanna

Here’s the link for Wellness Resources:
Wellness Resources