Nutrition and Brain Function

Maintain a healthy architecture of neuron cell walls (membranes), which is vital not only for neurons’ mechanical integrity, but also for robust cell-to-cell communication for survival and growth.

Avoid or reduce excessive activation of the brain’s immune response, release of pro-inflammatory molecules, and generation of free radicals; and help to resolve these harmful cycles caused by over-activation.

Promote healthy communication among and within cells in the brain, and maintain balance among signaling pathways (chemical reactions that govern cell function and fate) that can ultimately decide the ongoing survival or death of neurons.

Promote adult neurogenesis, the creation and growth of new neurons, which is critical for neural plasticity, brain homeostasis, repair and remodeling of the brain, and ultimately cognitive ability.

Maintain the proper inflow and outflow of ions (like calcium and sodium) to and from neurons; dampen over-activation of ion channels, called excitotoxicity, that can lead to ion overload, damage, and eventual death of neurons.

Protect brain cells from free radicals, which are by-products from energy production that are damaging when they accumulate; this is especially important for the brain, the most energy intensive organ in the body.

Preserve the stability of this selective membrane that separates your brain from circulating blood; this keeps systemic pathogens and toxins out and only allows the passage of brain-relevant molecules.

Restore molecules that provide energy to hundreds of important reactions that take place in the brain; this is important to produce neurotransmitters to maintain concentration and attention.

Support the brain's natural detoxification of unwanted metabolic byproducts (or toxins); restore cycles that help break down toxic molecules like homocysteine and propionic acid into useful products.

Ensure the proper breakdown of molecules that provide the building blocks for DNA and proteins; replenish nutrients responsible for synthesizing these vital biological molecules.

Sustain necessary blood flow to supply oxygen and critical nutrients to brain tissue; helps the survival of neurons which maintains long-term cognitive function.

Counter chronic buildup of toxic protein ‘plaques’ and ‘tangles’ that may lead to oxidative distress and inflammatory damage; supply protective nutrients that reduce the chances of these pathologies from silently accumulating over time.