Vitamins for the brain: what to take for the prevention of cognitive disorders?

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What to drink to improve memory, focus and maintain activity nervous system? The nutritionist told which vitamins are most important for the brain and prevention of cognitive disorders.

In order for the nervous system to remain as active as possible for as long as possible, it is important to consider a number of factors. It is not a single vitamin that plays a role, but the way of life in general.

“However, the exchange of B vitamins (B1, B6, B9, B12) is critically important in the energy supply of brain cells. Vitamin B12 and folic acid are of particular importance in terms of the occurrence of cognitive disorders,” says the expert.

Our body can only get vitamin B12 from sources of animal origin: meat, liver, eggs, dairy products… That is why vegetarians are the first to fall into the risk group.

This nutrient can also be found in plant products, but, unfortunately, in the form that humans cannot absorb. maybe For example, the fashionable and popular spirulina does contain vitamin B12, but the effect is zero – it is not absorbed.

Another important point. Even if you have saturated your diet with sources of vitamin B12, for it to be well absorbed, one more condition is needed – sufficient protein intake.

What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency in the body? Often these are cognitive disorders, depressive states. However, there may be symptoms of a different nature: impotence, frequent urges to the toilet.

With a lack of folic acid, the brain suffers, and the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases increases significantly.