Are there any vitamins you can take to help improve your memory??!
Question:
Are there any vitamins you can take to help improve your memory??
My memory seems to be slipping lately. I was just wondering if there are any vitamins you can take to help improve your memory. Does anyone know???? Thanks!!
Answers:
What you eat makes a definite difference in your ability to process and recall information. Antioxidants, for example, touted for their overall immune-boosting properties, are also key brain boosters, because they improve the flow of oxygen through the body by fighting free radicals. Eating foods that are rich in fiber and nutrients also helps you resist and combat disease that can affect your memory.
Some of the best Vitamin C-rich, memory-enhancing fruits and vegetables include:
Memory Enhancing Fruits and Vegetables
* cantaloupe
* black currants
* blueberries
* sweet potatoes
* asparagus
* kale
Add red foods to your diet, which not only contain beta-carotene (a precursor of Vitamin A) but also stimulate, strengthen and increase body temperature and circulation, which increases energy. Red foods affect your muscles, adrenal glands, bladder, lower limbs, spine and reproductive center, making them ideal for combating fatigue, fever, colds, etc. Psychologically, red foods ease depression, promoting a positive attitude, which aids memory.
Key red foods include:
Key Red Foods
* watermelon
* strawberries
* cherries
* tomatoes
* red cabbage
* radishes
Good oils, such as olive and flax, also appear to buffer our brain (which is composed of fat) against memory loss. B vitamins are similarly critical. For a complete guide to eating well throughout life, see Helpguide's Healthy Eating New Food Pyramids and Tips for a Healthy Diet