Nutrients for Better Mental Performance

Nutrients for Better Mental Performance

This is a great video by Google Tech Talks presented by Steven Wm. Fowkes., he goes into detail explaining how different nutrition’s can help people of all ages treat various physical and mental conditions, spanning from genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, to adolescent behavior problems and on to senility and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly. 

He will also speak about using nutrients to address memory problems as well as verbal and multi-tasking challenges that the testosterone-poised homo sapiens (i.e., men) are commonly known for.

ABSTRACT

Presented by Steven Wm. Fowkes.

The talk will answer questions like:

1. Which nutrients promote optimal brain function?
2. What nutrients are commonly deficient enough to impair mental performance?
3. How can you get a better nights sleep without Ambien?
4. What nutrients counteract aspects of aging?
5. Is there an alternative to serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) antidepressants?
6. What modern nutrition myths lead us to consume products that sabotage healthy brain function?
7. What tests can you get from your doctor?
8. What nutrients affect appetite, alertness, and tension?
9. What nutrient combo will prevent hangovers 90% of the time?

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6 Supplements that are Good for Sleep

Having trouble sleeping? Insomnia?  Nearly one-third of Americans say they lie awake at least a few nights each week. Humans today are not following the natural day and night sleeping cycle that we have evolved with for millions of years. Now we have televisions, computers, tablets and phones in our bedrooms that give off artificial light that make it much harder to fall asleep. It could be also due to stress or depression that your carrying into your bedroom. Constant sleeping difficulty and disturbances can offset the natural biological processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Getting enough sleep is critically essential to maintaining mental alertness, physical performance, and a positive mood.

Those poor nights of sleep set the pace for your day ahead. The quality of your sleep can harm your health long-term:

• Obesity 
• High blood pressure
• Poor concentration
• Lack of energy for exercising and activities

Here are 6 supplements that can help you fall asleep and get you a better rest and feeling fresh for a new work day!

1. Melatonin 
2. Chamomile
3. Magnesium
4. Passionflower
5. Tryptophan
6. Valerian root

http://www.gwern.net/Melatonin

14 Supplements that are Great for Mitigating Anxiety

• 5HTP
• Bacopa monniera – ref
• Chamomile – ref
• Inositol
• Kava-kava – ref
• Magnesium
• Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm)
• Omega 3 – ref
• Passionflower – ref
• Rhodiola rosea –  ref
• St. John’s wort
• Theanine
• Tryptophan
• Valerian root

COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ADULT ANXIETY DISORDERS: A META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIALS

Efficacy of kava extract for treating anxiety: systematic review and meta-analysis.