By MACROS | Published on August 26, 2017
Maintaining a strong mind is possibly the most overlooked aspect of your health, but it’s the second most important component for a healthy lifestyle, according to a study by the Institute of Food Technologists.
You’ll do better at virtually everything from improving your productivity at work, to being able to conjure laser-like focus on your next set of squats.
Below is a list of scientifically-proven nutrients that have shown the ability to increase your brain function.
You think: How do I work this new software upgrade?
The fix: magnesium
Supplementing with magnesium improves your knack for learning new abilities as well as improving short-term and long-term memory, found a study in Neuron.
You think: What was I saying again?
The fix: walnuts.
Just a handful of walnuts a day can boost memory, concentration and the speed at which your brain works, according to a study by the UCLA medical school.
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You think: Did I take my supplements today?
The fix: fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids.
A study by the American Academy of Neurology found the brains of people with higher amounts of omega-3s in their blood actually aged slower.
You think: Where did I put my keys?
The fix: blueberries.
These little orbs of goodness reduce the amount of age-related memory loss, found a study by the American Chemical Society.
You think: Why did I come into this room?
The fix: leafy greens.
Eating leafy greens like spinach, kale and mustard greens, can decrease cognitive decline and improve memory, found a study by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
