Brain Health Support

DESCRIPTION
Supporting brain function becomes even more important
as we age. This Brain Health Support formula is designed
to support mental function and retard the cognitive
decline associated with the aging process.

FUNCTIONS
The brain is one of the most energy-consumptive organs
in the body – consuming 25% of the body’s energy. It is
estimated that the cerebral cortex (the largest part) is
estimated to contain 15–33 billion neurons, each
connected by synapses to several thousand other neurons.
These neurons communicate with one another and carry
signal pulses to distant parts of the brain or body targeting
specific recipient cells. To support this neural activity, the
brain relies on a steady stream of nutrients. These
nutrients not only facilitate neuronal function but also
play a structural role in the makeup of the brain itself.
Compounds like the essential fatty acid, docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA), and phosphatidylserine are found in high
concentrations in the brain. Acetyl L-carnitine and choline
provide precursors to important neurotransmitters, like
acetylcholine, which facilitates memory consolidation.
Inositol is included because of its role in maintaining
“membrane potential,” which is the mechanism by which
nerve impulses are transmitted. Brain Health Support
ensures an adequate intake of these essential nutrients in a
two-capsule dose.
Additionally, ginkgo biloba is incorporated into the
formula because of its possible effect on supporting
cognitive function by modulating neurochemicals like
serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. The ginkgo
biloba extract found in Brain Health Support is
manufactured under strict quality control standards. Like
all European herbal extracts, the extraction is regulated
according to quality standards that exceed regulatory
standards in the U.S. Along with flavone glycosides and
terpene lactones, our ginkgo provides 0.8% ginkgolide B
and other ginkgolide and bilobalide constituents.