AOR Bacopa Enlighten 300mg - 120 Caps

Bacopa Enlighten is Bacopa monniera Linn, as hern used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to support cognitive function. Recent clinical trails support this use and have also demonstated that the herb possesses powerful antioxidant effects in the brain. Even today, Bacopa is often given to babies in the hopes that it will open the gateway to intelligence.

Recent trails have examined the alleged effect of Bacopa on the intellect and cognitive function. In a double-blind study among 110 boys, supplementation with Bacopa improved math skills and memory. Later studies performed in adults also produced encouraging results. In anxitey suffers, a 4-week intervention study with Bacopa improved memory, lessened anxiety, bettered social adjustment and reduced mental fatigue at work. Supplementation also lessened blood pressure from 117 to 112 mmHg. Longer studies showed an even greater effect, with Australian researchers showing that supplementation with 300mg of Bacopa per day for 12 weeks improved cognitive functions with a 15% betterment in processing visual information, a 14% great rate of learning, a 33% lower rate of forgetting, along with a remarkable 108% better ability to consolidate new information.

Animal studies were also promising, showing that Bacopa prevents drug induced memory loss, inhibits acetylcholine depletion in the brain's memory center, increases, increases protein synthesis in the brain as well as production of key neural antioxidant enzymes.

Food For Your Brain!

Although the brain and nervous system is somewhat protected from factors which can invade other body cells, its segregation also makes it prone to the build-up of toxins and other harmful agents. Because it contains a significant amount of fat, fat-soluble toxins like heavy metals, and environmental chemicals, like DDT, can concentrate in the brain.

Poor diet hampers the functioning of the central nervous system because it is an extremely vital area that has high metabolic requirements. The brain uses only the sugar, glucose, for energy. Unlike other body cells, it cannot use protein or fat if sugar is unavailable. Everyone has felt the foggy feeling in your head when your brain is lacking sugar. And then, after consuming a sugary snack or drink, the temporary increase in alertness you feel.

Fats, amino acids and vitamins must also be in abundant supply for nervous system functioning. The brain and nerve sheaths are made of fats that are deficient in the standard North American diet. This results in compromised nerve conduction and brain cell communication. amino acids are obtained in the diet from protein and make up neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are nervous system hormones that coordinate brain cell functions. Several vitamins, especially B vitamins, are important for the production of neurotransmitters and the efficiency of nerve transmissions.

Undergo regular detoxification, under the guidance of a health professional,to rid the body of toxins. Drink 2L of filtered water daily to help to flush toxins from the system. Essential fatty acids stabilize the nerve sheath. Flax, pumpkin and sunflower seed oils should be a daily addition to the diet. Fish also contain essential fatty acids but are usually contaminated with heavy metals. Saturated fats from animal sources, margarine and shortening interfere with the use of essential fatty acids and should be avoided. Consume foods that are high in lecithin and B vitamins including green, leafy vegetables, nutritional yeast and soy products. Eat more fibre and protein, as it helps to stabilize blood sugar.

Memory Enhancement

Memory lapses affect everyone at some point in time. They are frustrating and can become worrisome if one thinks that their memory capacity is decreasing. Although the brain and nervous system is somewhat protected from factors which can invade other body cells, its segregation also makes it prone to the build-up of toxins and other harmful agents. Because it contains a significant amount of fat, fat-soluble toxins like heavy metals, and environmental chemicals, like DDT, can concentrate in the brain leading to poor memory.

Poor diet hampers memory because the brain is an extremely vital area that has high metabolic requirements. The brain uses only the sugar, glucose, for energy. Fluctuating blood sugar is not conducive to optimal brain functioning and memory. Fats, amino acids and vitamins must also be in abundant supply for nervous system functioning. The brain and nerve sheaths are made of fats that are deficient in the standard North American diet. This results in compromised nerve conduction and brain cell communication, which can compromise memory. Stress and emotional upset impact on memory by depleting neurotransmitters and leading to a build up of damaging agents called free radicals. Free radicals have been associated with the degeneration of the brain.