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12 Best Foods for Your Brain Health
Taking care of your brain may be as simple as eating the right foods, and consuming proper amounts of vitamins and other nutrients to support your heart, brain and muscles, too. Consistent exercise and other regular healthy habits (sound sleep) will help bolster your brain, too. Here are our top 12 foods that are very beneficial for brain (and heart) health. They’re also delicious! Fruits and Vegetables, Best Foods for Brain Health Spinach and leafy greens. These nutrient-dense vegetables are rich in magnesium, which helps dilate blood vessels, and boost blood flow to the brain. Asparagus. An incredible source of folate, asparagus is energy for your brain! Studies show that people with lower levels of folate tend to be more likely to experience depression. Oranges. Your body can’t naturally make vitamin C, but it’s an essential nutrient for eyesight and healthy brain cells, so eat up. Oranges are also rich in flavonoids, shown to improve memory and cognition. Blueberries. Cancer-fighting antioxidants in many berries help protect the brain from oxidative stress (and toxic pollutants) believed to reduce risk of serious memory issues. Studies suggest blueberries support learning capability and motor skills. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Your Brain’s Best Friend Omega-3 fatty acids play crucial roles in reducing bad cholesterol, decreasing inflammation, and asthma, among other conditions. There’s a balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids you should know about. Walnuts. Consume them in whole form, with the skin on, for maximum polyphenols. These little nuts are full of Omega-3 fatty acids which help lower your risk for mood issues, can help you sleep better, and increase memory. Salmon. Naturally high in Omega-3, these keep your brain full and fit. Studies show that people with low levels of Omega-3 have smaller brains than those with high levels. Olive Oil. High in monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, consuming olive oil has natural anti-inflammatory benefits and has been shown to help improve memory. Flaxseed. A great source of protein and fiber, this little seed is also a good source of vitamin E, which can help decrease cognitive decline. Avocado. This incredibly underrated fruit, is full of healthy fats that help to normalize blood pressure and cranial blood flow. Healthy blood flow means a healthier brain. (And good guacamole can’t be beat!) Can Chocolate Actually Be Good for Your Brain? Dark Chocolate. It’s true, chocolate is a health food! Just a few ounces of organic cocoa can help improve blood circulation to the brain. It also stimulates “get happy” endorphin production and increases antioxidants. Try BrainMD's healthy chocolate bars! Peppermint. This food doesn’t even need to be eaten, based on its aromatic properties. Whether eaten, chewed, or smelled, peppermint can increase both alertness and memory, while improving reasoning and problem-solving kills. Green Tea. Antioxidants in green tea help decrease toxic free radicals and encourages healthy blood flow. Drinking green tea in some studies has been shown to potentially decrease the risk for dementia and it may help curb cognitive decline. Always brew fresh leaves – powdered drinks will not provide brain health benefits. Taking care of your brain may be as easy as eating healthy meals, drinking plenty of water (and tea), and ramping up that exercise routine. Find 100 brain-healthy recipes in Tana Amen’s and Dr. Amen’s newest book, The Brain Warrior’s Way Cookbook.
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3 Powerful Supplements to Kick-start Your New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year has finally arrived and now is the time to get serious about your health goals. Regardless of which resolutions you made, protecting your brain should be at the top of the list. Optimizing brain function and performance is absolutely essential for starting off the New Year on the right foot…and for maintaining healthy habits throughout the year. If one of your resolutions is to boost mental performance, getting nutritional support is a must. Using the most rigorous criteria for selecting high-quality nutrients, BrainMD offers a line of brain-directed, clinical strength supplements that can help improve your energy, memory and mood. 3 Powerful Supplements to Kick-start Your Resolutions Brain & Memory Power Boost Did you know that your brain requires at least 20 percent of your body’s total oxygen and blood sugar resources? Brain & Memory Power Boost is exclusively formulated to promote the brain’s versatile, intense energy generation and utilization, and to support the optimal functioning of its almost 200 billion cells. This supplement includes 7 brain boosters clinically proven to promote brain energy levels, support brain connectivity, guard against excessive free radical production, and function synergistically to improve mental performance. Together these brain boosters help power up mental sharpness and cognition, so you can think fast on your feet, retain information and be more productive at work and in life. Focus & Energy It’s not uncommon for people to have periods where they feel tired or unfocused. BrainMD’s Focus & Energy was designed to promote sharpness, improve mental productivity, and prevent fatigue without lowering blood sugar. This supplement features an incredible array of “adaptogens,” potent plant concentrates proven to improve mental performance when under stress. It also contains choline, a vitamin-like nutrient that helps the brain make the key transmitter acetylcholine and works through additional metabolic pathways to promote endurance and overall vigor. If you’re looking for a natural energizer that will help to improve your physical endurance, Focus & Energy is your best option. And, unlike the energy rush you can get from your stimulant of choice (coffee, diet soda, caffeine pills), there’s no dramatic drop in mood and energy with this nutritional supplement. Focus & Energy is safe, natural and non-habit forming. Serotonin Mood Support Our brain produces the naturally soothing neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin plays many important roles in the brain’s biochemistry and is involved in maintaining a healthy mood. Serotonin Mood Support was developed to promote serotonin activity in the brain. This formula includes: Vitamin B6 – Vitamin B6 is fundamental to healthy nerve function. It is an essential co-factor for enzymes that make serotonin and other key transmitters. Methylfolate – The pre-activated and most readily utilized form of the folate vitamin is methylfolate. Methylfolate is paired with methyl-vitamin B12 to help ensure the brain makes sufficient melatonin, the sleep hormone. Saffron – As the world’s most expensive herb, saffron has a long history of being used to promote happiness. Saffron has consistently improved mood in clinical trials. Lifestyle habits such as consuming smart carbohydrates in moderation and taking a dietary supplement like Serotonin Mood Support can work together to elevate mood and promote calm. Staying on track with consistent fitness can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. To optimize your chances of reaching your New Year’s goals, actively set yourself up for mind-body success. To help you achieve your resolutions, here are 5 helpful tips to optimize your brain and body in the New Year and all year long: 5 Helpful Tips to Optimize Your Brain Health This Year Be Realistic Goal-setting isn’t having a vague idea of something you’d like to obtain at some undetermined point in the future. The time to be intentional is now. Write down your resolutions in a calendar and then review them every day to track your progress. Establishing realistic goals that you can focus on daily will make a significant difference in your outlook on life. Know Your Numbers You can’t change what you don’t measure and having important health numbers at optimal levels is critical to brain function. Since it’s recommended that you get your numbers checked annually, why not do it at the beginning of the year when you’re already committed to achieving new health goals? Be sure to check your: Body mass index (BMI) – as your weight goes up, your brain function can go down. Blood pressure (BP) – as your BP goes up, it can damage blood vessels and negatively affect the functioning of your brain. Other important health numbers that can affect your brain – testosterone level, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), thyroid functioning, vitamin D level, fasting blood sugar, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Get Adequate Sleep If you were one of the many people who sacrificed quality sleep to keep up with the increased demands of the stressful holiday season, now is the time to reset the clock and get back to a healthy sleep schedule. To ensure that you have the energy you need to fast-track your New Year’s fitness goals, it’s recommended that you get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Find a Fitness Friend One of the best ways to achieve fitness goals is to exercise with a partner or in a group. Besides making a workout more fun and interactive, having a buddy to keep you accountable on days when you feel like slacking off can be a huge help. Plus, you’ll be less likely to hit the snooze button when your fitness friend is counting on you to join them at the gym or for a morning jog. Reward Yourself When establishing your exercise benchmarks, write down the reward you’ll get once you achieve that goal. Don’t fudge on your goals, but make sure they’re attainable. It’s important to celebrate your wins…they will help keep you motivated. Treat yourself to a sports massage or a movie night. You deserve it. Adopting these brain healthy habits can kick-start your New Year and help you meet, and exceed, your resolutions. At BrainMD, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality supplements to improve your physical health and overall well-being. For more information about our full list of brain healthy supplements, please visit us at BrainMD. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or healthcare advice from a physician, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.
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The Best Healthy Foods to Eat This Holiday Season
“My eyes were bigger than my stomach.” Have you ever said that after bingeing at a party or family feast? Overeating at social gatherings is common, especially during the holidays. When delicious foods are spread out in front of you, it’s easy to get swept up in the moment and lose control over your well-established health habits. But before you scoop up a second helping of mashed potatoes or attack the dessert table, make a nutritional game plan to safeguard your health. Healthy Holiday Foods Many people experience weight gain during the holidays. Portion sizes certainly contribute to waistline struggles. Eating foods saturated with fat and sugar can also pack on the pounds. On the flipside, eating healthy foods can help you have more energy, a better mood, and more mental sharpness. When sitting down to a holiday meal, select foods that are high in protein, fiber and healthy fats, such as: Asparagus- An incredible source of folate, asparagus is beneficial for your brain. People with lower levels of folate are more likely to experience episodes of low mood. Avocado- This underrated fruit provides healthy fats and loads of potassium to help maintain healthy blood pressure. Avocados also provide lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin-like nutrients crucial for vision. Blueberries- The antioxidants in blueberries help protect the brain against oxidative stress (including from toxic pollutants) and have shown promise for memory in clinical trials. Edamame- Replace finger foods like M&Ms with shelled edamame, which is roughly the same size as those candies. Edamame is high in protein and fiber and is the perfect low-calorie snack for when you get the munchies. Oranges- Your body can’t naturally make vitamin C, but it’s an essential nutrient for healthy brain cells and for making brain neurotransmitters. Oranges are also rich in flavonoids, which can help improve memory and cognition. Salmon- Naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids, wild-caught salmon helps keep your brain fit. Omega-3 EPA and DHA are highly concentrated in the brain and are essential for vision and cardiovascular health. Spinach- This nutrient-dense vegetable is rich in magnesium, potassium, folate, and vitamins A and K. Other leafy greens like kale and collard greens provide generous amounts of vitamins A and C. Walnuts- Consume them in whole form, with the skin on, for maximum benefit. These little nuts supply lots of magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E, along with powerful antioxidant flavonoids. In clinical trials walnuts have improved mood and mental focus. When presented with unhealthy foods this holiday season, use these 5 tips for maintaining a healthy diet: 5 Tips for Staying Healthy Through the Holidays 1. Make a Plan As Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Be mindful of what holiday pitfalls you’re likely to face and make a plan for how to address them. It can be as simple as writing out your goals or biggest challenges and putting them where you can see them. Make sure to read them regularly and you’ll be surprised at how much easier it is to make healthy choices during the holidays. 2. Fill Up First Rich, sweet and salty foods are hard to resist, especially when you’re hungry. Before attending a family gathering or holiday party where you know unhealthy foods will be served, eat a low carb and high protein meal first. That way, you won’t feel hungry and will be less likely to eat unhealthy foods. 3. Eat from the Rainbow Colorful fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries, spinach, kale, collard greens, bell peppers, and squash, have tremendous health benefits. They provide an enormous array of vitamins, minerals, flavonoid antioxidants, anti-free radical carotenoids, and thousands of other substances that promote good health. Plant foods also can help balance healthy inflammatory response, which lowers your exposure to brain, heart, blood pressure, blood sugar, joint, or gastrointestinal problems. 4. Pack a Snack To avoid a snack attack, bring along healthy snacks when food options are limited. Emergency rations can be a lifesaver in the case of cravings brought on by low blood sugar. Examples of healthy snacks are dried fruits without sugar added (raisins, cranberries, and cherries), vegetables (baby carrots, celery, and snap peas), and nuts without added salt (almonds and walnuts). 5. Curb Your Cravings BrainMD’s Craving Control contains six clinically studied ingredients that work together to help calm cravings, assist with healthy blood sugar balance, and promote a positive mood. It can help diminish the frequency and intensity of your cravings and help you achieve better control over your behavior. Implementing these 5 tips can help prevent setbacks in your diet and ensure that you won’t be tempted to engage in binge eating this holiday season. For more information about Craving Control or our full catalog of brain healthy supplements, visit the online store at BrainMD.
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How to Help Your Students Study for Finals: Mind & Body Health
Students today face an incredible amount of pressure. The high prices of tuition are only the start, followed by fitting in with peers, attending classes, and figuring out how to perform their best on test day. It’s easy for parents to worry when their young adult heads off to college – they’re no longer under helpful supervision to watch for warning signs. A lot of learning and growing occurs at college, and a great deal of stress can come when finishing out a semester with seemingly endless papers and tests. For parents seeking to optimize the brain health of their students during finals week, here are a few recommendations for maximum mind and body health. 4 Ways to Improve Studying for Finals 1. Sleep A good night’s sleep shouldn’t be overlooked. Sleep deprivation directly affects your memory, and can play a crucial role in the way a student studies. Your brain uses sleep to process information and consolidate memories, making it a crucial step in any student’s study plan. For parents, convincing your child to get adequate sleep can be tough, especially from afar. Instead of telling your child to set a bedtime, help them manage their schedule well ahead of finals. Encourage them to take breaks during the week leading up to finals so that they don’t burn themselves out. Remind them to take a break every 30 minutes. Also, suggest an organized way of learning, such as with flash cards, so they can make the most of their study sessions. 2. Supplements Many of us have busy brains. Focusing on one task at a time can be challenging, especially in the age of technology. Putting the phone down and the video games aside can take an enormous amount of willpower for students. BrainMD’s supplement Focus & Energy helps promote a student’s concentration and attention, enhances energy levels without caffeine, and supports a healthy stress response. Ingredients include standardized concentrates of green tea, ashwagandha, rhodiola rosea, and the powerful Korean red ginseng, along with the nutrient choline to support the brain’s production of acetylcholine which is important for memory and attention. Together, these ingredients work to give a healthy boost to help study for finals. 3. Exercise Regular exercise plays an important role in boosting circulation, mood and brain health. When you exercise, your body releases natural chemicals to relieve stress, helping students feel more at ease and ready to take on challenges. Exercise also stimulates your brain by supporting its production of growth-promoting substances to help improve the nerve cell connections and pathways, grow new blood vessels, and even potentially improve the abundance and survival of new brain cells. Taking a study break to go for a run might help students during their routine leading up to finals. 4. Diet Sugary, high-carb and processed diets contribute to many health problems. This type of poor diet is often referred to as SAD (Standard American Diet) due to its prevalence in today’s normal routines. Students who are affected by attention issues especially benefit from improving their diets. By eating more proteins and fewer simple carbs, students are likely to experience less fluctuation in their blood sugar levels and a boost in concentration. Many factors to help study for a test come down to implementing healthy habits, and one way to give your student an extra boost is with Focus & Energy. As BrainMD’s essential product to help improve a student’s ability to perform, many people can take advantage of its powerful mix of nutrients and safe, clinically proven herbal concentrates to strive for excellence this semester. For more information about Focus & Energy or our full catalog of brain healthy supplements, visit the online store at BrainMD.
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The Ultimate Gift You Can Give Your Friends and Family
The holidays are almost here. How are you doing with your holiday shopping? In addition to purchasing presents for family and friends, you might need to pick up something for a gift exchange at an office holiday party. Or, perhaps you donate gifts for underprivileged children each year through a charity or a toy drive at a local store or church. As you survey your holiday shopping list, you probably see lots of toys, clothes, Blu-rays and video games. You might even have a few high dollar items written down, like TVs, computers, or home entertainment systems. But does the list contain the ultimate gift for your friends and family? The Gift of Wellness Can you put a price tag on health? Sadly, most Americans don’t place a premium on health until it’s jeopardized. Other than exercise equipment or a gym membership for the New Year, most people spend relatively little on health during the holidays. By contrast, we tend to spend a great deal on unhealthy foods and hobbies, such as potentially harmful video games and equipment for high-risk sports. So, how can you invest in the health of those you love? It might surprise you to learn that there are many things you can do each day to improve your well-being. It also might surprise you that many of them are absolutely free! To promote full brain and body wellness, here are some healthy gifts you can give yourself and your family this holiday season: 5 of the Ultimate Gifts to Give Your Friends and Family 1. Maintain a Healthy Diet Since people tend to consume more calories during the holidays, resist the temptation to stray from your well-established diet. Before attending a gathering or party where unhealthy foods will be served, eat a brain healthy meal first. That way, you won’t feel hungry and will be less likely to eat foods that are high in fat and sugar. Always make sure you have emergency rations handy to fend off a snack attack. Eating the right foods can help you have more energy, a better mood, and more mental sharpness. 2. Get Quality Sleep Many people sacrifice quality sleep to keep up with the increased demands of the stressful holiday season. Lack of sleep often leads to illness, which makes it that much harder to accomplish everything on your to-do list. To ensure that you have the energy you need to get the most out of the holiday season, it’s recommended that you get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. 3. Walk It Off If you need a break from a movie marathon or if you just want to work off that extra slice of turkey or ham, getting outside for some fresh air can be beneficial for you both physically and mentally. Exercise can boost blood flow to deliver oxygen and other positive nutrients to the brain. Walking can help clear your mind, improve your mood and burn some calories all at the same time. 4. Take Control The holidays can make people feel out of control and at the mercy of traditions or expectations. But you can take control of the holidays by refusing to let them control you. Say no to events and activities that aren’t making you happy or are causing holiday stress. 5. Brain Enhancing Nutrition What do stressed-out people do? Unfortunately, many of them self-medicate – with alcohol, drugs or food – which only provides temporary relief and can make stress worse in the long run. The better solution is to take brain-directed dietary supplements, such as BrainMD’s Brain & Body Power, the perfect stress support system for optimal health!* Brain & Body Power Brain & Body Power is a daily supplement system that was designed for essential everyday performance.* It’s a powerful daily regimen of 3 essential supplements in convenient to use packets, for memory, other crucial brain functions, and total body health.* Plus, you’ll save up to $50 compared to buying them all individually! Each packet contains: Brain & Memory Power Boost (2 capsules) Our bestselling, brain-boosting formula provides an unparalleled mix of potent ingredients to support the brain’s energy, blood and oxygen supply, connectivity, information processing, and memory performance.* NeuroVite Plus Multivitamin (2 capsules) This powerful combination of 50 vitamins, essential minerals, standardized plant extracts, and digestive enzymes (all in their most active forms for optimal bioavailability) is foundational to your supplement regimen.* Omega-3 Power (1 capsule) Omega-3 Power provides a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which is made from sustainably harvested fish stocks, and is screened for over 250 potential contaminants to ensure maximum purity.* Here’s what others are saying about Brain & Body Power: “I noticed a difference over a short period of time in my ability to recall information and mental clarity. I’m also overall in a better mood when taking these vitamins.” -Tim “I bought these for myself and my husband started taking them. He is so happy with the changes that he made me order them again. Such a big change in his mood and energy. Would recommend these to anyone.” -Laurie Instead of being stressed-out, sad or sleep deprived, take care of your body and mind so you can enjoy all the happiness, love and fun the holiday season has to offer.* At BrainMD, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality supplements to improve your physical health and overall well-being. For more information about Brain & Body Power and our full list of brain healthy supplements, please visit us at BrainMD. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or healthcare advice from a physician, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.
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The Most Proven Nutrient for Memory and Brain Health: PhosphatidylSerine (PS)
Trying to make your brain work better? Tired of hearing about “miracle memory cures” that don’t work and may not even be safe to take? How about a nutrient that’s concentrated in the human brain and has extensive research proving it works? PS (PhosphatidylSerine, pronounced fos-fa-tie-dil-see-reen) isn’t a miracle memory cure but it can make a noticeably positive difference to your memory and overall brain health. What is PhosphatidylSerine? PhosphatidylSerine (PS) is a chemically unique nutrient that is an essential building block for all known forms of life, and it’s most highly concentrated in the human brain. Our brain cells – all of them – need PS to generate and manage the high energy, complex electrical activity, and intense information processing that makes our brains work. PS has been put through more than 30 years of gold standard clinical research involving randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials. It consistently improves memory for words, faces, names, and numbers, as well as learning, attention, and overall mental sharpness, even in children. After all this clinical experience with PS, not one serious side effect was reported. How Does PhosphatidylSerine Work? Chemically, PS is a phospholipid, a type of substance that the body needs for making cell membranes. These are thin sheets of highly dynamic structures that power most of the life processes in all known living things, including in every single human cell. From its strategic positioning in the membranes of our brain cells, PS facilitates key cell activities: Energy generation by the membranes of the mitochondria located within all these cells. Utilization of this energy by the nerve cells to generate electrical activity. Conversion of this electrical activity into information transfer at the trillions of junctions between the nerve cells (synapses). Here PS functions closely with omega-3 DHA. Information transfer at the synapses by brain messenger substances (neurotransmitters). Packaging of these neurotransmitters within the cells, and their release at the synapses. Sensitivity to nerve growth factor, which supports nerve cell renewal and brain maintenance. These fundamental contributions of PS to our brain cells cannot be substituted for any other substance, and their effects at the individual brain cell level scale up into the impressive brain benefits observed with PS in double-blind clinical trials. In one such trial, PS partly restored declining memory in healthy over-50 volunteers (see Further Reading, below). PS has also been found to improve learning and attention in children with such challenges. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, after 2 months PS had improved attention, impulsive actions, learning of numbers, and school behavior in children aged 4-14 years (see Further Reading). The credentials of PS as a safe and effective brain nutrient are established from 29 double-blind clinical trials, hundreds of other clinical studies, and thousands of basic science research papers, all published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Though not allowed to endorse its use, the U.S. FDA granted PS not just one but two prestigious qualified health claims for its brain benefits. What Foods Contain PhosphatidylSerine? Technically, PS is not a vitamin since the body can make it. And it is available in small amounts from the diet: though plants provide very little PS, eggs (yolk), muscle meats and organ foods do provide some. But a high-grade PS supplement can double or triple your dietary intake and improve your brain function within weeks. BrainMD’s PS is non-allergenic and is all-natural since it derives from sunflowers. How to Take PhosphatidylSerine for Memory? To help ensure you can get help from PS, BrainMD provides PS via several supplement products, including the NeuroVite Plus enhanced multiple vitamin supplement (try finding PS in any other multiples on the market!). We also provide PS in our popular Brain & Memory Power Boost and in our Attention Support product. If you want to try a high-potency PS, it’s available as NeuroPS in a 150 mg capsule. BrainMD’s powerful supplement systems Brain & Body Power and Brain & Body Power MAX provide capsules from 3 of our core brain supplements in convenient to use packets. Capsules of NeuroVite Plus and Brain & Memory Power Boost provide a generous amount of PS, which is complemented by ample omega-3 DHA and EPA from our ultrapure, high-potency Omega-3 Power softgels. For those who prefer not to take capsules, the BrainMD team developed BRIGHT MINDSTM Memory Powder with the full clinical dose of 300 mg PS per serving and a wide array of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for brain health. PS, along with our other leading brain supplements, assist the Amen Clinics’ comprehensive Memory Rescue program, which includes breakthrough SPECT functional imaging of the brain. Is PhosphatidylSerine Safe for Brain Health? I’ve worked with PS for 25 years to establish it with consumers and physicians in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It’s extremely safe and I take it every day for my brain. I urge you to try it too. If you want to improve your mental focus and your memory for words, faces, names and numbers, try adding PS to your supplement regimen. Further Reading Crook TH, others. Neurology 1991;41:644-649. Double-blind trial with over-50 volunteers. Hirayama S, others. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2014;27 (Suppl. 2):284-291. Double-blind trial with children having attentional and behavioral issues. BrainMD Product Description: BRIGHT MINDSTM Memory Powder.
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Magnesium – The Triple Threat for Mood, Memory & Sleep
Maintaining a well-rounded diet has become increasingly difficult in our packaged, processed, fast-food society. The Standard American Diet (SAD), also called the Western Pattern Diet (WPD), lacks many essential nutrients and is loaded with foods that can be detrimental to your health. It mainly consists of red meat, processed meats, and dairy. It’s also high in sugar and salt and is loaded with bad carbohydrates. These foods are often inflammatory and have been associated with a smaller hippocampus, the part of the brain used for memory function. This diet is typically linked to common conditions and chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, metabolic disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. Many Americans are missing out on healthy foods in their diet, such as: fruits, vegetables, fish, beans, nuts, seeds and poultry. Grains should be used sparingly since they convert quickly into sugars. Organic animal products are recommended to eliminate food grown or raised with synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes, petroleum or sludge-based fertilizers, antibiotics, growth hormones or animal by-products. A great way to establish healthy eating habits is to purge your pantry of unhealthy foods and add variety to your diet by trying new fruits and vegetables. Another is to take dietary supplements. One nutrient most Americans are deficient in is magnesium. Magnesium Magnesium is a mineral nutrient that’s fundamental to our health. The modern diet is low in magnesium, so taking a well-formulated magnesium supplement is good nutritional health insurance. Benefits of Magnesium: Memory & Sleep Magnesium is necessary for all our cells to make and use energy. It maintains our DNA and gene structure and is required for more than 600 enzyme reactions in the body. This powerful nutrient helps to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure and maintain normal heart rhythm and blood flow. Magnesium stimulates electrical activity in the brain and aids the brain’s ability to process information, helping both memory and sleep. Magnesium helps promote memory, positivity and quality sleep. It’s used by the body for healthy aging, digestive efficiency, to prevent calcium overload, and to strengthen the immune system as an antioxidant. For those with vitamin D deficiencies, weight challenges, kidney stones or heart problems, this nutrient can help promote a healthier well-being. The Dangers of Not Getting Enough Magnesium The U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducts ongoing, in-depth surveys of the health and nutritional habits of Americans. Their most current data indicate that as many as 4 in 5 Americans aren’t achieving the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for magnesium. Magnesium insufficiency is linked to poor muscle tone and greater chance of cramping or spasming. Clinical evidence also links low magnesium intakes to other brain, heart, circulatory, bone and joint problems. Individuals with intestinal or kidney problems, people who drink alcohol, those with poor blood sugar control, and the elderly are all more likely to be magnesium-deficient. Some leafy-green vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans are good magnesium foods, but dietary intake has declined by at least 40% in the last 4 decades due to changes in food harvesting and processing, water purification, and overall dietary habits. Since most people aren’t getting enough magnesium from diet alone, they need something to help fill the nutritional gap. BrainMD is proud to offer Magnesium Chewables… BrainMD’s Magnesium Chewables BrainMD’s Magnesium Chewables are sugar-free and have a delicious citrus flavor. Each tablet provides a considerable 150 milligrams of magnesium. We recommend chewing one tablet at a time and washing it down with water. Sweating during workouts and sports activities removes magnesium, so it’s a good idea to chew one or two magnesium tablets afterwards. Muscle cramping or spasms in the head or limbs also may be eased by this safe, high-dose magnesium supplement. These potent nutrients can help to replace magnesium that’s been depleted by some medications. Sleep quality is also likely to improve by taking Magnesium Chewables. Magnesium is essential for a healthy pregnancy outcome. Pregnant and lactating women require adequate magnesium both for the baby’s development and for their health. These tablets are free of magnesium oxide, commonly used in dietary supplements, which is very poorly absorbed and utilized. The other ingredients used to make these chewable tablets are free of sugar, dairy, glutens, corn, egg, yeast, or other allergens, with no artificial colorings or flavorings. Magnesium is well tolerated, safe to take long-term, and suitable for use by people of all ages. At BrainMD, we’re committed to helping you achieve mind and body well-being for better memory and sleep. For more information about Magnesium Chewables and our full list of products, please visit us at BrainMD.
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5 of the Best Ways to Feel Better Fast AND Make It Last
All of us have felt stressed, traumatized, grief-stricken, or hopeless at some point in life. It’s perfectly normal to go through hard times or experience periods when we feel panicked or out of sorts. How we respond to these challenges makes all the difference in how we feel – not just immediately, but in the long run. We all want the pain to stop quickly. Since many things that help in the short-term make us feel worse in the long-term, Dr. Amen wrote the book “Feel Better Fast and Make It Last” to provide simple, healthy habits to aid in the recovery process. The book is an invaluable resource that teaches us how to unlock the brain’s potential to overcome negativity, anger, stress and trauma. Making positive and permanent changes in the brain starts by adjusting the way we think. You can make yourself feel awful almost immediately by dwelling on the worst possible outcome of a situation, spending time with highly toxic people, or maintaining a brain unhealthy lifestyle. You can just as easily make yourself feel better through simple choices like practicing gratitude, surrounding yourself with caring people, and using many other brain healthy habits. Ways to Feel Better Fast: Form Tiny Habits Amen Clinics partnered with Professor BJ Fogg and his sister Linda Fogg-Phillips to help our patients with behavior change. They teach that only three things can change behavior: An epiphany A change in the environment (what and who surrounds you) Taking baby steps You don’t have to wait for an epiphany to change your behavior. You don’t need to have a heart attack or get cancer to get serious about your health. Most people can change their environment (friends, workplace, church) or the people they surround themselves with, and all of us can make small changes that, over time, create amazing results. High motivation helps you do hard things. But if your motivation is medium or even low, you can still change for the better. In fact, the Foggs recommend starting with baby steps, or what they call “Tiny Habits” to feel better fast. These are easy changes that will boost your confidence and sense of accomplishment, and gradually evolve into bigger changes. The Tiny Habits formula is “When I do x (or when x happens), I will do y.” Then when you do y, celebrate to reinforce the new behavior or good feeling. Celebrations can be as simple as treating yourself to a piece of brain healthy chocolate. Remember, daily healthy habits are the key to spectacular, long-term results. To feel better fast AND make it last, implement these 5 Tiny Habits: 5 Tiny Habits to Feel Better About Your Brain & Body Daily Decision Whenever you come to a decision point in your day, ask yourself, “Is the decision I’m about to make good for my brain or bad for it?” If you consistently make decisions that serve your brain’s health, you are well on your way to feeling better fast in a way that will make it last. Envision a Better Life Choose a haven – a place where you feel comfortable and that you can imagine with all your senses. If it’s the beach, visualize the ocean, feel the sand between your toes and the warm sun on your skin. Your haven can be any real or imaginary place where you’d like to spend time. During each session, choose one goal to work on. Stay with that goal until you can imagine yourself reaching it, going through each of the steps required to attain it. Begin to envision yourself not as you currently are, but as you want to be. Spend at least 20 minutes a day on this refueling, life-changing exercise. You’ll be amazed at the results. Just Breathe Whenever you feel anxious, mad, or tense, take a deep breath, hold it for one or two seconds, then slowly exhale for about five seconds. Then take another deep breath, as deep as you can, hold it for one to two seconds, and again slowly exhale. Do this about 10 times and you will start to feel very relaxed, perhaps even a little sleepy. It sounds so simple, but breathing is essential to life. When you slow down and become more efficient with your breathing, most things seem better. Hand-warming Technique Close your eyes, hold out your hands (palms down), and visualize a campfire in front of you. Focus. Think heat. Hear the fire crackling, smell the aroma of fresh-cut wood burning, and see the sparks floating up into the sky. Now feel the soothing heat as it penetrates the surface of your skin and goes deep to warm your hands. Picture this as you breathe deeply and count slowly to 20. Did you feel an increase in warmth? Did you find you started to hold your hands closer as if there was an actual fire in front of you? Practice this technique a few minutes every day and you’ll find that the relaxation response will come easier and faster each time. Write It Down Writing things down is an invaluable way to stay focused and on track. Recording what you eat is a well-known technique for fast-tracking weight loss. Journaling helps reinforce the habits you want to strengthen until they become second nature. How can journaling do this? The secret is in how you use your journal. If you notice you are struggling with food cravings or gambling, for example, a journal can help you pinpoint where you might have gone off track – if you skipped a meal, were under intense stress, or spent time with unhealthy people. Being able to recognize your vulnerable times allows you to develop strategies to overcome them. Write down your temptations and look for any patterns – time of day, amount of sleep or food, stress level, etc. Your mistakes are your best teachers. Knowing what triggers your good decisions and your poor ones can help you become more self-aware. These are just a handful of the many Tiny Habits found in Dr. Amen’s book, “Feel Better Fast and Make It Last.” Order the book now! At BrainMD, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality supplements to improve your physical health and overall well-being. For more information about our full list of brain healthy supplements, please visit us at BrainMD. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or healthcare advice from a physician, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.
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How to Know What’s Going on Inside Your Brain | Brain Scans 101
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), almost 44 million adults and 14 million children in the United States experience a mental health related condition in a given year. Regrettably, the issue of mental health remains shrouded by misunderstanding and stigma. If you have concentration issues, severe mood swings or physical/emotional trauma, the best way to get help is to… Take A Look If an athlete is taken to the hospital after sustaining a serious limb injury, what’s the first thing the doctor does? Order a scan. Before making a prognosis or determining a course of treatment for a patient, healthcare providers frequently take a look at the injured area. After obtaining accurate information, a practitioner can then recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Without the help of imaging, medical professionals are reduced to speculation and chance. Which is why it’s so important to take a look. Cardiologists look, neurologists look, and orthopedic doctors look. In fact, virtually every medical specialist looks at an image of the area they’re treating. Yet, amazingly, psychiatrists look for symptom clusters and then…guess. Broken Model As ironic as it sounds, psychiatry is the only branch of medicine that doesn’t take a look at the organ it treats. That’s like a car mechanic diagnosing your engine problems without actually popping the hood. The standard psychiatric approach is a broken model. Psychiatrists today still diagnose and manage conditions the same way they did back when Abraham Lincoln was being treated for depression: conduct a brief interview, quickly assess the symptoms, form a diagnosis based on those symptoms and then prescribe a high-powered medication. This method makes the patient a guinea pig and often does more harm than good since many medications come with adverse side effects. Talk It Out So where can you go to get help? Many people attend support groups or meet with a therapist. While talk therapy can temporarily relieve emotional or psychological distress, the root of the problem may persist, especially if a patient struggles with extreme focus, memory or mood issues. In many cases, progress is slow because patients don’t receive tangible, visible evidence of what’s affecting them. If talking things out fails to improve your situation, then what? Imaging Changes Everything At Amen Clinics, we believe that you can’t possibly know what’s going on inside your brain unless you take a look. Brain scans change everything. They remove the guesswork from the standard psychiatric approach of prescribing high-powered medications to mask symptoms, which is like throwing darts at a dartboard in the dark. By contrast, our approach is to look inside the brain and treat it with as natural a regimen as possible. We treat the root of the problem rather than just the symptom. Amen Clinics has provided education and insight on the clinical use of brain imaging in psychiatry. Over the past 29 years, Amen Clinics has built the world’s largest database of brain scans related to emotional, relational and behavioral problems. Our study is comprised of brain SPECT images. What is SPECT? SPECT stands for Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography. Because brain activity is directly related to blood flow, SPECT accurately shows us the patterns of activity in the brain. SPECT allows physicians to look deep inside the brain to observe three things: areas of the brain that work well, areas of the brain that work too hard and areas of the brain that don’t work hard enough. With the help of brain imaging, our doctors can see if there are physical or chemical imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, low neurotransmitter production and many other factors. Amen Clinics has performed over 145,000 scans on patients from age 3 to 103. In addition to diagnosing and treating patients with symptoms such as ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, autism, addiction, head trauma and many other complex or resistant psychiatric problems, we’ve also scanned many health-conscious individuals interested in learning more about their brains and how to keep them optimized far into the future. Natural Treatments Although treatment plans vary based on individual results, our aim is to use the least toxic, most effective solutions to address our patient’s needs. We prefer to heal the brain naturally, which means our doctors typically recommend diet, exercise and supplements first and foremost before medications. Dr. Amen has created a line of brain healthy vitamins that are ultra-pure, science-based and brain directed. These high-quality supplements come from the finest sources, have undergone rigorous clinical testing and have been formulated for maximum absorption to give you the nutrients you need to be your best self. To learn more about how SPECT imaging can help provide a customized treatment plan to help heal your brain, call us today at 888-288-9834. At BrainMD, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality supplements to improve your physical health and overall well-being. For more information about our full list of brain healthy supplements, please visit us at BrainMD. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or healthcare advice from a physician, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.
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Brain Boosting Ingredients: Benefits of PhosphatidylSerine (PS)
What are the basic ingredients for a brain healthy life? It all starts with pure and potent nutrients. BrainMD’s supplements are made with high-quality ingredients that can help improve brain health and the functioning of many other organs in the body. In this blog series, we’re taking a closer look at the origins, uses, and recipes for some of our key ingredients so that you can incorporate them into your diet and daily supplement regimen. One ingredient we’re proud to recommend is PhosphatidylSerine (PS), the most proven nutrient for memory and brain health. What is PhosphatidylSerine? PhosphatidylSerine, pronounced fos-fa-tie-dil-see-reen, is a phospholipid nutrient present in all our cells but especially concentrated in the brain’s nerve cells. PS is crucial for enhancing recall and for promoting healthy attention, learning and mental sharpness. PS has been extensively researched in humans, animals, and cultured cells, and is the most proven nutrient for memory. PS is a universal building block for cell membranes, the dynamic structures that link the nerve cells into trillions of information transfer connections (synapses). The brain’s billions of nerve cells also need PS to package neurotransmitters into membrane structures for subsequent release into the synapses. PS is fundamental to the membranes of mitochondria, the microscopic power plants that generate energy for all our cells. The Origin of PhosphatidylSerine PS is naturally produced by the body and is found in practically all foods, but mostly at very low levels. One of the richest sources of PS is cow brain, but not many people eat brain and concerns over diseases make this a risky and unappealing source of PS. PS is also present in organ meats, like liver and kidneys. Cow’s milk has a small amount of PS. The best food source of PS is chicken egg yolks, which also provide a host of important nutrients. A great way to ensure daily intakes of PS at levels sufficient to improve brain function is to take a PS dietary supplement. Earlier PS supplements came from soy, which can be allergenic. BrainMD’s NeuroPS is derived from sunflower, a vegetarian source that’s free of soy allergens.* Here Are 5 of the Best Benefits of PhosphatidylSerine Improves Memory and Learning PS improved verbal fluency and enhanced learning and recall of names, faces, words, and numbers in double-blind clinical trials. PS is better documented for these benefits than any other nutrient. Promotes Attention In a double-blind clinical trial with children aged 4-14 years, the group that received PS at 200 mg per day showed improved attention, self-control, and short-term memory, when compared to those receiving a placebo. Drives Brain Neurotransmitter Systems PS is an essential building block for cell membranes, which organize enzymes and other proteins into molecular complexes to optimize the body’s life processes. PS promotes the actions of at least 4 major brain neurotransmitters: acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. Essential for Brain Cells to Make Energy Our brain uses more than 20% of our body’s total energy. The brain’s energy-guzzling nerve cells are the largest in the body. Our brain cells rely on mitochondria to make more than 90% of their energy. PS is essential for the mitochondria to function. Promotes Overall Brain Health PS is essential for the brain not only to make energy, but to manage its trillions of nerve cell connections. PS promotes brain health at all stages of life, from childhood through adulthood. Common Uses PS has the best track record for improving memory, as recognized by the U.S. FDA with two allowed Qualified Health Claims. Also, as a major cell membrane building block, PS works closely with omega-3 EPA and DHA to promote efficient synaptic functioning that contributes to healthy mood and behavior. PS is commonly used for improving attention and academic performance in children. PS is safe and well-tolerated. Recipe Berries are loaded with antioxidants and have a host of health benefits. Blueberries, referred to as “brain berries” among neuroscientists, may help delay short-term memory loss. If you like berries in your smoothie, you’ll love this delicious recipe for a Brain-Smart Smoothie. At BrainMD, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality supplements to improve your physical health and overall well-being. For more information about our full list of brain healthy supplements, please visit us at BrainMD. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or healthcare advice from a physician, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.
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6 Tips to Help Repair Your Brain From Trauma
Have you ever hit your head? Despite prevailing thought on the subject, you don’t have to be in a car accident or get concussed on a football field to cause damage to your brain. The sad reality is that head traumas occur every day; both minor hits and major traumas. Falling objects, trips/falls, physical assaults, and sports injuries lead to nearly 2 million ER visits every year. On top of that, hundreds of thousands of head injuries are never reported, remain undiagnosed and are largely ignored. Even a mild to moderate head trauma can significantly decrease your brain function. This can have far-reaching health consequences for your life. The first step to repairing the damage from a head injury is to know your brain type. For a deeper understanding of how your brain functions and how to obtain a personalized plan for your brain type, take this free Brain Health Assessment. If you’ve suffered a hit to the head of any severity, implementing these 6 tips can help restore brain function and enhance your recall: 6 of the Best Ways to Repair Your Brain 1. Brain and Body Fitness It’s been well documented that exercise has significant health benefits for the heart, muscles and memory. Exercise is also one of the most important things you can do to keep your brain healthy. Physical activity can boost blood flow and other positive nutrients to the brain, increase your levels of dopamine and generate new brain cells. Even when you’re tired from a long day at work, a good workout can boost your energy and mood, and help improve the quality of your sleep. 2. Eliminate Toxins Toxins can have a harmful effect on the body. Common toxins can be absorbed through the skin (when you rub in a cream), ingested (when you eat or drink), or inhaled (when you breathe). Many noxious ingredients exist in household or health care products. Identify toxic products in your house and get rid of them. Use apps like Safe Cosmetics to ensure that the products you use are natural and safe. 3. Avoid Alcohol Alcohol should be used in moderation. Even one glass of beer or wine per day can make your brain and body toxic. Clean up your lifestyle by avoiding tobacco, vaping and so-called “recreational” drugs, which are all habit-forming and can adversely affect your health. 4. Improve Your Diet When you’re stressed out or in physical or emotional pain, it’s common to gravitate toward foods that can immediately make you feel better. That’s why they’re called comfort foods. Although they provide a quick fix, that Snickers bar or those three helpings of mac and cheese can cause serious health problems. Resist your cravings for sugar, salt and simple carbohydrates and switch to organic, whole foods that can help heal the brain. Aim for a diet that’s 70 percent plant-based foods and 30 percent high-quality protein, with healthy fat mixed in. 5. Get Quality Sleep Good sleep is essential for optimal brain and body health. Sleep rejuvenates all the cells in your body, gives brain cells a chance to repair themselves, and helps wash away neurodegenerative toxins that build up during the day. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night will give your brain’s cleaning crew enough time to take out all the trash before you wake up in the morning. Getting less than 6 hours can cause brain fog and memory problems. 6. Supplements to Speed Up Recovery Many people who’ve experienced a head injury don’t know how to get help for their brain. One of the best ways to promote the healing process is with brain directed supplements. Fundamental to every vitamin regimen should be a high-purity, clinically researched fish oil. At BrainMD, we’re proud to recommend… Omega-3 Power The omega-3 fatty acids in Omega-3 Power are critical to building healthy cell membranes, which are essential for our brain cells to make the trillions of connections that enable peak cognitive, mood, and behavioral performance.* Most Americans are deficient in omega-3s, getting barely one-third of the daily amounts they need for optimum brain and body health.* Each serving of Omega-3 Power provides 1,600 mg of EPA, DHA, and other omega-3s from ultra-purified, high-quality fish oil – roughly 5 times what you’d find in conventional brands and big-box stores!* Sourced from pelagic, short-lived fish species (anchovies, sardines, and mackerel), the fish oil in Omega-3 Power undergoes the most advanced purification process in the supplement industry.* For extra mental focus and memory support, we also recommend… Neuro-PS Neuro-PS provides PhosphatidylSerine (PS), which occurs naturally in all cells, being a universal building block for the dynamic membrane systems that make cells work.* PS promotes the actions of 4 major brain nervous system transmitters: acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.* In double-blind clinical research trials, PS enhanced recall of names, faces, words, and numbers, and improved verbal fluency.* PS is better documented for these benefits than any other nutrient.* PS supports healthy attention, learning, and other cognitive functions at all life stages, especially in people aged 50 and older.* Repair Your Brain Your brain makes you you, so do everything you can to nurture and protect it. It's never too late to start taking care of your brain, so try the above strategies to help repair your brain today. At BrainMD, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality supplements to improve your physical health and overall well-being. For more information about Omega-3 Power, Neuro-PS and our full list of brain healthy supplements, please visit us at BrainMD. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical or healthcare advice from a physician, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new health regimen.
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What Do Sugar And Cocaine Have In Common?
Why Is Sugar Bad For You? This should come as no surprise…sugar is not your friend. Refined sugar is 99.4 to 99.7 percent pure calories, with no vitamins, minerals, fats, or proteins – just carbohydrates that spike blood sugar, followed by an insulin response and a subsequent sugar crash, leading us to the desire for more. There are ways to control these cravings. The Negative Effects of Sugar Eating sugary foods makes people hungry and tired, and causes them to gain weight. Refined sugar is void of minerals needed for enzymes, can cause mineral deficiencies, interferes with the actions of calcium and magnesium, increases inflammation, increases erratic brain cell firing, and has been implicated in aggression. Additionally, sugar consumption has been associated with mood and attention issues, increased triglycerides, lower HDL, and higher LDL cholesterol; it also feeds cancer cells. Brain imaging studies showed sugar causes increased slow brain waves, and a study at UCLA showed that sugar alters learning and memory. Did you know that the average American eats about 140 pounds of sugar a year? And the fact that sugar is often disguised behind the labels of “organic,” “cane,” “raw,” or “unprocessed” doesn’t change the insulin response in your body when you eat it. Whether it comes from a beehive, a maple tree, or any other natural source, sugar is sugar. When you eat sugar, your blood sugar spikes, insulin is released, then blood sugar drops, and you crave it again and again. When your blood sugar drops, your body sees it as a state of emergency, causing you to crave food as a way to fix the situation. Sugar is the fastest way to do that aside from the alternatives. That is why when you eat sugar, you crave it more – similar to how a drug addict craves his drug. “Drug Dealers” in the Food Industry In the 1970s, a mathematician by the name of Howard Moskowitz discovered that the perfect combination of sugar, salt, and fat would optimize the human brain’s pleasure experience. He coined it the “bliss point.” Fast-forward a few decades, and we now know that triggering the bliss point not only increases sensory experiences like taste and texture, but also activates an area deep in the brain, called the nucleus accumbens, which is associated with motivation and pleasure. The nucleus accumbens is the same part of the brain that is activated by certain drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamines, nicotine, and morphine! In other words, the job of food designers is to create foods that hook your brain, just like addictive drugs. Now new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine backs that up by demonstrating that sugar has a similar effect on the brain to powerful illegal drugs and that it can be as addictive as cocaine! Furthermore, they say, cutting out sugar can cause cravings, binges, and withdrawal symptoms - like a drug addict going cold turkey. But here is the good news: Once you let go of sugar, your cravings may subside. Within a short time (usually several days) of eliminating sugar, many amazing things begin to happen in your body. Your hormones begin to regulate. Your hunger/satiation signals normalize. You begin to enjoy the taste of real (unprocessed) foods. Fruit tastes sweeter and vegetables more flavorful. And by eliminating sugar, which contributes to lack of focus and inattention, you have a greater ability to focus on making the healthiest eating choices. To help deal with sugar cravings, consider trying BrainMD’s Craving Control which can support your willpower to help you stay in control. Containing six active ingredients that work synergistically to help calm the craving centers in the brain, Craving Control can diminish the frequency and intensity of your cravings, helping you to more effectively achieve better control over your behavior. What Customers Are Saying About Craving Control “I purchased Craving Control for my daughter who was really having problems regulating her food impulses. She has more balance in her choices of food and is a lot happier with herself for making better choices and succumbing less to spontaneous cravings!” by Jannie “Craving Control took the edge off my cravings so I feel in control of my food choices. I take 2 capsules in the morning and another 1 in the mid-afternoon. I have been taking the supplement for about 1 month and not noticed any decrease in effect. I highly recommend the product for people wanting to change their diet.” by Steffi “So glad there's a healthy option to help me with my cravings. I especially like the fact that this supplement is helping me not have those sugar cravings that destroy my willpower without your help!” by Joy
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