What nutrients do we need to keep our Brains sharp?

As our bodies age, so do our brains. As such, we need to make certain to feed our brains with the nutrients it needs to maintain its health and optimal function.

First and foremost, our brain needs the proper amount of sugar to maintain its energy needs..."Sugar!" you say.  Yes....our body converts one molecule of glucose (food is broken down via glycolosis in the liver) into two molecules of adenosine triphosphatase (ATP)...the only molecule the body can utilize for the necessary energy needed to "run" our bodies.  How does the body get enough sugar?  By eating the correct foods.  If we eat the correct proteins, complex carbohydrates and fats, the brain will receive a sufficient amount of energy by the body maintaining a steady blood glucose level. Do we need to eat added sugar in order for our brains to be sufficiently nourished? No, sorry...in fact, added sugars interfere with optimal brain function. 

Eating food in its most nearly natural state (organic, too) can usually ensure that we are getting the nutrients our brains need.  It's also so important to eat a diet high in the correct fats, as the brain needs these in order to transmit the proper data to the rest of the body.

The following is a list of phytonutrients that we know benefit the brain:

CoQ-10, antioxidants (alpha lipoic acid, vitamins C, E and glutathione), Vitamin D, Ginko Biloba, flavinoids, B-vitamins, calcium/magnesium/potassium, DEA, EPA and amino acids.

Please remember that all nutrients are not created equally and that you don't need to supplement with all of the above if your diet consists of good quality foods and very little added sugar and/or prepared/empty calorie foods.

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