“There is a natural gut-brain connection because the gut has so many nerves in the digestive system that signals back/forth to the brain – the gut operates as a ‘second brain'”

“Studies show that Bacopa can enhance human memory, reduce stress and anxiety, balance neurotransmitters, protect neurons, works as an antidepressant, and provides other cognitive enhancements.”

“The group who consumed matcha had enhanced attention, reaction time and memory, in contrast with the control group”

“Glycine is active in the hippocampus, an area of the brain important for memory and learning. In supplement form, Glycine appears to deliver benefits for daytime cognitive function. Scientists also discovered that people scored higher on daytime cognition tests. And supplemental Glycine has been shown to improve both memory and attention in young adults.”

“These compounds, found almost exclusively in berries, are known to cross the blood-brain barrier, and locate in learning and memory centers in the brain.”

“[On these vitamins] They can help breakdown homocysteine, high levels of which have been associated with a greater risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. B vitamins also help produce the energy needed to produce new brain cells.”

“Choline is an essential nutrient for brain development…those with higher choline levels had better cognitive functioning than participants with low choline levels.”

“DMAE is a compound that is known as a mind health compound. It does this by reducing the buildup of what is known as the ‘age pigment’, which impairs cognitive function and is implicated in the cognitive decline with age. It can also increase levels of the compound involved with memory, acetylcholine.”

“Ginkgo biloba is an antioxidant-rich herb used to enhance brain health and treat a variety of conditions. In addition, ginkgo biloba is said to preserve memory, as well as promote recovery from stroke.”

“Essentially, L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier, and has the ability to modulate inhibitory neurotransmitters, selective seratonine, and dopamine to bring about anxiolytic and calming effects. L-theanine can also improve cognition and selective attention, perhaps due to changes in alpha brain wave activity.”

“Compared to the control group, those who took a daily dose of Lion’s Mane mushroom had higher scores on cognitive function tests at various stages during the study, but when tested again 4 weeks after the intervention was stopped their cognitive scores had declined again. It appears then taht while Lion’s mane has a benefit to brain health when it comes to understanding and comprehension, those effects are not permanent. Instead, benefit correlated with the daily ingestion of the mushroom.”

“Guarana contains molecules called tannins, which some say causes the caffeine in guarana to release slowly, producing a long-lasting energy plateau.”