Brain Health + Memory Support

5 Vitamins that will support your brain and memory:

1. Vitamin C

Add: Bell peppers! 

Support: Research shows vitamin C supports neurodevelopment, neurotransmitter function, and antioxidant function

2. Vitamin E

Add: Almonds! 

Support: One study examined the levels of vitamin E compounds in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a form of dementia. The researchers found that low levels of tocopherols and tocotrienols were associated with an increased risk of MCI and AD. 

3. Vitamin K

Add: Green leafy vegetables! 

Support:  Vitamin K helps in the nervous system by activating certain proteins involved in nerve cell survival and supports the synthesis of sphingolipids, a component of the myelin sheath that insulates nerves

4. Vitamin A

Add: Butternut squash!

Support: A study measured that after long-term supplementation had a higher general score in measures of general cognition, verbal memory, and category fluency

5. B Vitamins

Add: Protein - fish, poultry, and red meat!

Support: A systematic review of individuals over 40 years old without dementia found that taking B vitamins, including B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin), for at least three months improved episodic memory and global cognition