Key Nutrients for Brain Health
1. Omega-3: DHA & EPA
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Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in brain health and support several essential functions, including:
✔ Brain cell communication
✔ Memory and learning
✔ Focus
✔ Mood
✔ Healthy ageing
DHA is particularly important because it is a major structural component of brain tissue.
Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in brain health and support several essential functions, including:
✔ Brain cell communication
✔ Memory and learning
✔ Focus
✔ Mood
✔ Healthy ageing
DHA is particularly important because it is a major structural component of brain tissue.
2. B Vitamins: The Brain's Supporting Cast
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B vitamins, especially B6, B12 and folate, play important roles in normal nervous-system and cognitive function.
They help support:
✔ Normal neurotransmitter production
✔ Healthy nerve function
✔ Energy metabolism and reduction of tiredness
✔ Normal cognitive function
B vitamins, especially B6, B12 and folate, play important roles in normal nervous-system and cognitive function.
They help support:
✔ Normal neurotransmitter production
✔ Healthy nerve function
✔ Energy metabolism and reduction of tiredness
✔ Normal cognitive function
3. Magnesium
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Magnesium contributes to normal nervous-system function and plays a role in energy metabolism and psychological function. It also supports normal muscle function and can be an important part of a balanced wellness routine.
Magnesium contributes to normal nervous-system function and plays a role in energy metabolism and psychological function. It also supports normal muscle function and can be an important part of a balanced wellness routine.
4. NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)
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NMN is a compound involved in the body's production of NAD+, a coenzyme that plays an important role in cellular energy metabolism.
NMN is being researched for its potential role in healthy ageing and cellular energy production, although more research is needed to understand its effects on brain health and cognitive performance.
NMN is a compound involved in the body's production of NAD+, a coenzyme that plays an important role in cellular energy metabolism.
NMN is being researched for its potential role in healthy ageing and cellular energy production, although more research is needed to understand its effects on brain health and cognitive performance.
The Takeaway
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Brain health isn't about one "magic" nutrient. A balanced diet, regular movement, quality sleep, stress management and healthy lifestyle habits all play an important role.
The right nutritional support can complement these habits by helping provide the nutrients your brain needs every day.
Brain health isn't about one "magic" nutrient. A balanced diet, regular movement, quality sleep, stress management and healthy lifestyle habits all play an important role.
The right nutritional support can complement these habits by helping provide the nutrients your brain needs every day.
Did You Know?
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Your brain remains active even while you sleep.
That's why looking after your brain isn't just about improving concentration today. It's also about building healthy habits that support cognitive wellbeing over the long term.
Your brain supports you every day — support it in return.
Your brain remains active even while you sleep.
That's why looking after your brain isn't just about improving concentration today. It's also about building healthy habits that support cognitive wellbeing over the long term.
Your brain supports you every day — support it in return.
Ready to Give Your Brain Some Love?
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Visit your nearest Healthy U store to explore our Brain Health range and speak with our Certified Nutritionists about finding the right nutritional support for you.
Visit your nearest Healthy U store to explore our Brain Health range and speak with our Certified Nutritionists about finding the right nutritional support for you.
