The best vitamins for brain health are named

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Although various nutrients are necessary for the brain to function properly, there are one vital group of vitamins that is often overlooked by many is B vitamins.

It is believed that the brain uses 20% of the body's total energy expenditure, making it the most metabolically active organ. B vitamins play a huge role in energy metabolism. For example, folic acid (vitamin B9) is observed in the brain at a concentration four times higher than in the blood, while concentrations of biotin and pantothenic acid (B7 and B5) in the brain are 50 times higher. B vitamins are thought to support health in three ways.

Cognitive support

The brain mainly works on glucose, in the process of delivery and metabolism of which vitamin B7 participates. In turn, vitamins B5, niacin (B3) and thiamin (B1) support general cognitive function. In addition, thiamine provides energy to nerve cells and helps in the production of myelin, which protects nerves, writes MBGHealth. Vitamin B6, niacin and riboflavin have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

For mood

Most B vitamins, including B6 and B12, are involved in the production of neurotransmitters . They, in turn, help neurons communicate with each other and affect overall mood and emotional health. In particular, vitamins help synthesize:

• serotonin;
• norepinephrine;
• dopamine;
• gamma-aminobutyric acid.
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Healthy sleep

Vitamins of group B help to relax after a long day and contribute to the production of melatonin, which regulates the circadian rhythm. In addition, niacin contributes to a healthy architecture of sleep, supporting its cycles and stages.