NATURAL MEN’S HEALTH: BRAIN POWER – SUPPLEMENTS
Ginkgo biloba: one or two tablets of the pure herb each morning. Repeat the dose later in the day if you are working long hours. Consult your naturopath, pharmacist or health store about a good quality tablet. It has assisted a number of my clients who work long hours and who need to apply strong powers of concentration daily. As ginkgo stimulates the brain, do not take it less than four hours before retiring, as it will tend to keep you awake, but when you have to work extremely long hours, a ginkgo tablet every three to four hours can be extremely helpful. Take it for at least three to four months to see how it can assist your concentration and sense of general wellbeing.
Ginkgo [Ginkgo biloba)
Ginkgo biloba is a herb that has been used worldwide for increasing circulation to the extremities of the body including the hands, feet and brain. Because of this action, it is also terrific for enhancing brain activity. The ginkgo is a deciduous tree that has been around for 150 million years. The green leaf that comes from this tree is a wonderful treatment for problems of memory, tinnitus, dizziness and the effects of high altitude. It can also help prevent stroke.
Ginkgo is especially useful for treating the early effects of dementia. I use it frequently to enhance memory, particularly in the 50-plus age group. If you are using aspirin or warfarin, check with your doctor before taking ginkgo.
Many other supplements have a general positive effect on good health but also specifically target the brain.
Coenzyme Q10: 60-100 mg each morning; double the dose if you are going through a heavy work program for a few months. This anti-oxidant boosts oxygen levels to all parts of the body and repairs free radical damage. This supplement is particularly good for those who have suffered from chronic fatigue and have not fully regained their health.
Two B complex tablets each day with 50-100 meg B12 and folate. Recent research suggests that they are essential for healthy arteries. When the arterial blood is constricted, then fogginess, vagueness and sudden mood changes can happen, even if you have lots of sleep and a good diet.
Vitamin E is found in avocado oil and other vegetable oils, especially wheat germ oil. This anti-oxidant vitamin assists in heightening energy due to its powerful effect on neutralising free radicals in the body. Using these oils on salads is a good idea; but it is generally not a high enough daily dose to assist the movement of oxygenated blood to brain cells, which ensures alertness of the brain. Take 500IU daily to improve alertness.
A Siberian ginseng tablet will help your system adapt to high levels of stress. Take one tablet twice a day during times of high stress.
There are other anti-oxidants that you may wish to include in your daily regime. This really depends on how dedicated you are to achieving increased health and vitality with extra brain power. These include: green tea, grapeseed oil, turmeric, bacopa and schisandra. Sometimes you may find these extra herbs combined in a good quality anti-oxidant tablet: take one or two a day. One glass of red wine daily or two every second or third day is also acceptable.
Omega 3 and 6 oil capsules, two to four capsules daily.
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