Shaklee MindWorks Nutrients
Science has discovered that Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) are important nutrients that many people are lacking in their diet. These brain support nutrients in Shaklee MindWorks are important because our brains are made primarily of fat and the omega 3 fatty acids have been correlated to improved cognitive function in older adults; positive mood; maintenance of brain structure as we age.
Polyphenols
are plant-based nutrients that contain antioxidants and are found
in many foods such as grapes, chocolate, green tea, red wine.
Higher polyphenol intake is associated with better language
skills, verbal memory, and episodic memory. Polyphenol-rich foods
have been associated with improved mood and cognition.
Carotenoids
are plant-based antioxidants found in foods such as tomatoes,
carrots, green leafy vegetables. People who consumes a
carotenoid- rich diet have been found to have better cognitive
scores than those who don't.
Vitamins
are important for brain health because a deficiency in almost any
vitamin can lead to poor brain function. Vital nutrients include
the B vitamins and also magnesium and zinc. The brain uses a
large percentage o the body's total energy. Therefore, all of
these nutrients play an important role in the productison of
energy (ATP) in the body and in the synthesis of critical brain
molecules. Vitamin D has also received recent attention for its
possible role in healthy cognition.
