June 2022

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Your brain is more than just a memory bank. It is responsible for everything from our thoughts and emotions to coordinating movement, heart rate, and other functions throughout the body. However, poor lifestyle choices can take a toll on the brain over time.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n These four tips are key to keeping your brain healthy and your mind sharp.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Stay Activen n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n It goes without saying that physical activity is paramount to a healthy lifestyle. Yet, we often overlook the role exercise plays on brain health. Regular physical activity is linked to reduced signs of aging in the brain. Research shows that adults who are physically active are more likely to maintain a youthful level of cognitive function and memory than sedentary adults (1). n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Physical activity supports your brain in a few ways, but one important benefit of exercise for brain health is improved cardiovascular fitness. A strong heart and healthy blood vessels can effectively supply blood flow to all parts of the body, including the brain, helping you to maintain good health from head to toe (2).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Read more about physical activity and brain health: n n n n n </span> n <a href=”https://www.isagenixhealth.net/can-exercise-maintain-brain-health-aging/”> n <span> n n n n n Can Exercise Maintain Brain Health During Aging?n n n n n </span> n </a> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Nourish and Hydraten n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n A healthy diet is key to fueling the body for optimal performance.  The same healthful foods that keep your heart and skin healthy also power and protect your brain. Choosing nutrient-dense foods such as nuts, fatty fish, and berries nourishes your brain and protects brain function (3).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition involving 768 adults found that those with the highest average serum levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA performed significantly better on neuropsychological tests (4). In the study, the authors explain that these omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, contribute to both the structure and function of brain cells as components of cell membranes and by supporting effective signaling between brain cells. They are also involved in normal maintenance of the brain in aging.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Read more about omega-3 fatty acids and brain health: n n n n n </span> n <a href=”https://www.isagenixhealth.net/think-fast-with-fats-fish-oil-for-a-sharper-memory-and-better-reaction-time/”> n <span> n n n n n Think Fast with Fats: Fish Oil for a Sharper Memory and Better Reaction Timen n n n n </span> n </a> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Intermittent Fastingn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n A sedentary and overindulgent lifestyle can have undesirable effects on the brain. While exercise and healthy diet choices are important factors, research shows that intermittent fasting may also be beneficial for promoting long-term brain health (5). Regular periods of fasting have been linked to improved resistance to cellular stressors in the brain. Fasting activates the body’s natural process of cellular cleansing and renewal, known as autophagy, which is important for long-term brain health. Studies also suggest that switching between periods of fasting and normal eating builds greater flexibility and resilience in brain cells. In turn, the regular practice of intermittent fasting has been linked to benefits for brain function including improved cognition, mood, and motor performance (5).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Read more about the benefits of intermittent fasting: n n n n n </span> n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/beyond-weight-loss-the-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting-for-metabolism-and-cellular-health/”> n <span> n n n n n Beyond Weight Loss: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Metabolism and Cellular Healthn n n n n </span> n </a> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n As amazingly complicated and powerful as the brain is, it can be easy to forget that it is affected by lifestyle factors, just like the heart or any other part of the body. Regular exercise, good nutrition, and intermittent fasting are healthy lifestyle choices that support wellbeing from head to toe and help to maintain long-term brain health and cognitive function. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Referencesn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Starting a busy week without a plan in place can often derail your best intentions. The same goes for your weight loss and wellness goals on a Shake Day. Prepare for success with these Shake Day meal planning tips.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Shake Day Basicsn n n  nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n The Isagenix System for weight loss and well-being is comprised of Cleanse Days and Shake Days. With helpful tools like the Cleanse Day Tracker and Cleanse Day Approved snacks, n n n n n </span> n <a href=”http://isagenixhealth.net/plan-your-perfect-cleanse-day/” target=”_blank”> n <span> n n n n n planning the perfect Cleanse Dayn n n n n </span> n </a> n <span> n n n n n is a breeze. Your Shake Days can be just as simple and successful with a basic meal plan and recipes to keep you organized.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n On Shake Days, you replace two meals with n n n n n </span> n <a href=”http://isagenixhealth.net/whats-the-best-way-to-do-a-shake-day-2/” target=”_blank”> n <span> n n n n n your choice of Isagenix shakesn n n n n </span> n </a> n <span> n n n n n and consume a nutritionally balanced third meal along with a few 100-200 calorie snacks. If you have different goals on different days of the week, keeping a variety of Isagenix shake options on hand and customizing your menu could be the best choice for you.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Organize your Shake Days for success with these four steps:n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Meal Planning for Successful Shake Days n n n  nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Meal planning is a simple solution that can make a big difference in helping you reach your health and weight-loss goals (1). Planning meals in advance takes the stress out of trying to decide what’s for dinner every night and will end the temptation for takeout when you’re feeling tired at the end of a long day.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Consider your schedule for the coming week and decide how many meals you will need to prepare. Jot down your Shake Day menu ideas for each day of the week and collect any recipes you plan to use. Rely on the convenience of an Isagenix shake when you are most crunched for time and plan to cook when you aren’t as rushed. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n It’s not necessary to always follow the same Shake Day schedule. If your routine is different from day to day, adapt your Shake Day to work best for you.  Personalizing your Shake Days is the best way to be successful, so be sure to customize each menu to your needs.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Here are three sample Shake Day meal plans to help inspire your own plan. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n  n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Boss Babe Thursdayn n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n <b> n n n n n Timen n n n n </b> n </span> n <br/> n <span> n <b> n n n n n Productn n n n n </b> n </span> n <br/> n <span> n <b> n n n n n Caloriesn n n n n </b> n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Early Morningn n n n n <br/> n n n n n nTall latte with oat milkn n n n n <br/> n n n n n n150n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Breakfastn n n n n <br/> n n n n n nIsaLean Shake with 1 Scoop Greensn n n n n <br/> n n n n n n270n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n AM Snackn n n n n <br/> n n n n n n1 Snack Bitesn n n n n <br/> n n n n n n100n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Lunchn n n n n <br/> n n n n n nIsaLean Shaken n n n n <br/> n n n n n n240n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n 1 cup baby carrots with 1/2 cup hummusn n n n n <br/> n n n n n n150n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Dinnern n n n n <br/> n <a href=”https://isaproduct.com/tropical-cod-with-asparagus/” target=”_blank”> n <span> n <span> n n n n n Tropical Cod with Asparagusn n n n n </span> n </span> n </a> n <br/> n n n n n n384n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Before Bedn n n n n <br/> n n n n n nBedtime Belly Buster with Sleep Support Sprayn n n n n <br/> n n n n n n120n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Total Calories:n n n n n </b> n <br/> n <b> n n n n n 1,424n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n  n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Foodie Fridayn n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n <b> n n n n n Timen n n

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n You may have heard of nootropic stacking, but for many, the concept is new. n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Nootropic stacking describes the use of two or more neuro-enhancing or brain-supportive supplements to achieve combined benefits. Often, a nootropic product will have one key benefit, such as memory, focus, energy, or stress relief. By using multiple products, you can “stack” or maximize your targeted benefits for brain health and cognitive function.n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Customization is Keyn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Stacking nootropics with other brain health supplements helps you achieve personalized benefits. What products you include in your stack depends on your goals. For example, if you are looking for focus and clarity during an exam, you may decide to include ingredients like caffeine, phosphatidylserine, and adaptogens in your stack. Others may choose to target long-term brain health by stacking brain-boosting botanicals like amla or purslane with DHA-rich fish oil.n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Adaptogen Elixir to combat stress:n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n This dietary supplement is designed to support your ability to adapt to stress by combining kombucha from black tea leaves with adaptogen root extracts from astragalus, eleuthero, rhodiola, ashwagandha, and schisandra fruit. Studies have found that adaptogens reduce mental fatigue and enhance physical endurance by helping the body “adapt” to better resist the effects of both physical and psychological stress (1, 2). Different adaptogens work in a variety of ways to help normalize the body’s functions in response to stress helping to improve both physical and mental performance (3). n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Cleanse for Life®n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n : It may be formulated to support your body’s natural detoxification process and protect against oxidative stress, but the n n n n n n </span> n <a href=”http://isagenixhealth.net/b-vitamins-may-have-long-term-benefit-for-cognitive-function/”> n <span> n n n n n n B vitaminsn n n n n n </span> n </a> n <span> n n n n n n and choline in n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Cleanse for Lifen n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n are beneficial beyond Cleanse Days. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals who consumed higher levels of B vitamins, specifically niacin and folate, had higher cognitive function than their peers and comparable cognitive function to people four to six years younger (7). Choline is a micronutrient found in many foods such as eggs, beans, and quinoa that is key in brain growth and development. It is a precursor in acetylcholine production, a neurotransmitter important for memory, mood, and other brain functions (8).n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n The key to nootropic stacking is choosing complementary ingredients to support your most important goals. Isagenix products like Adaptogen Elixir, n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n AMPEDn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Power, n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n IsaOmegan n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n , and n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Cleanse for Lifen n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n pair perfectly with n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Nootropic Elixirn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n . n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Referencesn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Darbinyan V, Kteyan A, Panossian A, et al. n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue–a double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty. n n n n n n <em> n n n n n n Phytomedicinen n n n n n </em> n n n n n n . 2000 Oct;7(5):365-71. n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n <br/> n <span> n n n n n n Panossian A, Wikman G. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity.n n n n n n <em> n n n n n n Curr Clin Pharmacoln n n n n n </em> n n n n n n . 2009 Sep;4(3):198-219.  n n n n n n </span> n <br/> n <span> n n n n n n Provino, R. The

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n What could you achieve if you had a little more focus in your day? What if your memory was sharper or you could organize your thoughts with greater clarity? Nootropics are one way to support your brain’s full potential.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Towards the Mindn n n  nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n In 1972,  Romanian scientist n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n Corneliu E. Giurgea coined the term n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n nootropicn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n following years of research into what he referred to as the brain’s “higher integrative functions”(1). His concept of nootropics was derived from the Greek words n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n nousn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n , which means “mind” andn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n tropēn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n , which means “turning” or “towards” to highlight the benefits of nootropics for enhancing thinking and mental performance. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Dr. Giurgea proposed a set of criteria for a substance to be considered a nootropic, including a requirement that it must help to enhance cognitive functions such as learning and memory, and that it must be safe and non-toxic (1). While some of the early research in the area of nootropics was focused on synthetic chemicals, more recent research has focused on nutrients, botanical extracts, and other natural substances that support brain health as well as cognitive function. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Mind-Bending Complexitynn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n The human brain has been called the most complex object in the universe with good reason. It is comprised of an estimated 86 billion neurons (2). These highly specialized cells connect to many other neurons to share information through chemical and electrical signals, creating trillions of connections throughout the brain (2). The coordinated action of neurons in many different regions of the brain are responsible for nearly everything you do from regulating basic body functions like heart rate and breathing, to integrating information from your senses, to remembering where you left your keys. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n But all this processing power comes at a high cost. The brain weighs about 3 pounds, making up only 2% of an average person’s total weight. However, it consumes an impressive 20% of the body’s oxygen supply, as well as an outsized share of nutrients and energy (3). Because the brain takes such a large share of the body’s resources just for basic operations, conditions that are less than ideal can have a noticeable impact on the brain’s most complex functions. For example, when you are stressed, hungry, or didn’t get a good night’s sleep, you’re not likely to achieve your best cognitive performance (4-6). A healthy lifestyle goes a long way toward achieving your full cognitive potential, but additional support from nootropics can help to give you a mental advantage (7-9).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Brain Benefitsn n n  nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Neuroscientists describe higher integrative functions as our most sophisticated thinking skills, such as reasoning, creative problem-solving, decision-making, and executive functions. These mental abilities require the integration of many cognitive elements like attention, memory, perception, and more (10). Unlike many other processes in the brain that are essentially automatic and below our conscious awareness, higher integrative functions are both voluntary and effortful.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n It is these types of cognitive functions that nootropics are intended to benefit the most, although different nootropic substances help to enhance brain function in different ways. Natural nootropics include nutrients that help to support the structure and function of the brain and other bioactive components that contribute to optimal cognitive performance. Some nootropic substances help to promote more efficient communication between neurons and can lead to benefits like improved learning and memory (11). Others help to enhance the brain’s defense against oxidative stress, helping to protect neurons from free radicals and maintain optimal functioning (9).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n The human brain is a marvel of complexity that not only coordinates and controls the basic operation of the body, but is capable of reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Cognitive performance is dependent on conditions within the body and is influenced by overall health and well-being. Nootropics are one way to support your brain’s full potential for a stronger mental edge.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n References n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Giurgea C. Vers une pharmacologie de l’activité intégrative du cerveau. Tentative du concept nootrope en psychopharmacologie [Pharmacology of integrative activity of the brain.