Brain Support

Clearly one of the best brain support formulas available; containing 60 mg. of standardized Ginkgo Biloba Extract and Acetyl L-carnitine, along with the trademarked ingredients Phosphatidyl Serine, and DHA (Neuromins).

Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract: Ginkgo Biloba is valuable as a brain enhancing herb as it increases blood flow to the brain and aids in the recovery and prevention of strokes.

Phosphatidyl Serine: Phosphatidyl Serine is a phospholipid compound derived from soy lecithin that plays an essential role in cell membrane composition and intercellular communication. Phosphatidyl Serine is a major structural component of neural membranes where it asists in the conduction of electrical impulses and facilitates the activity of neurotransmittters involved in learning, memory and mood. These properties make Phosphatidyl Serine an ideal supplement for the support of cognitive function.

From the FDA's website: "Consumption of phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly. Very limited and preliminary scientific research suggests that phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly. FDA concludes that there is little scientific evidence supporting this claim."

Acetyl L-carnitine: As we age, our natural production of ACL gradually shows signs of decline. Incorporating this stabilized form of L-Carnitine into our diet is an effective way to ensure that we're producing the energy we need to live full and active lives.

DHA (Neuromins): Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, is the building block of human brain tissue. It is the primary structural fatty acid in the gray matter of the brain and retina of the eye. Humans obtain DHA from their diets, initially through the placenta and from breast milk. DHA is essential for brain and eye development and for mental and visual function. Fish provide a rich source of DHA but, like humans, fish do not adequately synthesize it. They obtain DHA from microalgae, its original source and the source of DHA in Neuromins brand of DHA, produced from micro-algae under tightly controlled food manufacturing conditions, provides the only vegetarian source of DHA.

Specific behavioral and learning problems have also been shown to correlate significantly with low DHA levels. Dyslexia, a learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words, has been correlated with sub optimal DHA levels. Stordy (1995) reported that DHA supplementation in adult dyslexics improved rod dark adaptation or night vision. Stordy also reported anecdotal evidence that DHA supplementation improves dyslexics' reading ability and behavior.

Our Ginkgo Biloba is manufactured under strict quality control standards. Like all European herbal extracts, the extraction is regulated according to quality standards that exceed regulatory standards in the U.S.

*This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. This products is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.