7Sep/11Off
any vitamins or stuff that help with focus and concentration?
My mind gets fuzzy a lot. I know some of that has to do with my low blood pressure issues and I try to eat more sodium like the doctor prescribed to keep my blood pressure up, so that more blood goes to the brain, and it helps when I remember to eat salty things- but i still feel I could use more improvement. Are there any vitamins or things that help?
September 7th, 2011 - 22:18
First, left me qualify this by saying that the quality of the benefits received from supplements depends on various factors like age, weight, diet and health. For example, a traditional Japanese diet is high in Omega-3′s but also seaweed’s and roots. It wouldn’t be necessary, and maybe negative to supplement with additional vitamins. However, if you aren’t getting enough then it may be worth it.
You can also look at the label of nootropics companies products to see what they use. For example:
http://www.amazon.com/Neurohancement-Labs-NeuroBuild/dp/B004NM626W/
Ingredients with research:
Vitamin B6/Folic Acid/Vitamin B12
Impact of a multiple-micronutrient fortified salt on the nutritional status and memory of schoolchildren.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20533221
Bacopa Leaf/Ginkgo Biloba
A comparative study in rodents of standardized extracts of Bacopa monniera and Ginkgo biloba: anticholinesterase and cognitive enhancing activities
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12213536
L-Alpha Glycerophosphoryl Choline/Choline Bitartrate
Involvement of the cholinergic system in conditioning and perceptual memory.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21315109
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Protective effect of alpha-lipoic acid.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17145083
Picamilon Sodium Salt
The new cerebrovascular preparation Picamilon
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2707413
Phosphatidyl Serine
Acute cognitive effects of standardised Ginkgo biloba extract complexed with phosphatidylserine.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17457961
Vinpocetine
Cognitive effects of a Ginkgo biloba/vinpocetine compound in normal adults:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12404561
September 7th, 2011 - 22:18
how about an alternative medicines like flower essence from a chiropractor. check this site
September 7th, 2011 - 22:18
Ginkgo Biloba helps strengthen the walls of the small capilliaries that carry oxygenated blood, especially helpful for the blood flow to the extremities such as hands, feet – and brain. Its been shown to help boost memory and concentration. Liquid form is the best way to ensure it really gets into the system.
however, you shouldn’t take it in conjunction with blood thinning tablets, including aspirin, or for the few weeks before a surgical operation.
September 7th, 2011 - 22:18
Fish oil is supposed to help as in http://au.search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22fsh+oil%22+%2B+focus+%2B+concentration&fr=ush-ans&ygmasrchbtn=Web+Search