We start our special section with the latest research news and brain health supplements. After that we look at micro-dose medicinal psychedelic mushrooms, followed by tips for keeping your mind sharp as you get older. Don’t miss the tasty recipes to get super brain-fuel food walnuts into your diet – they’re a great source of plantbased omega-3!
TopSanté PROMOTION
Power-up your brain. Sharpen your mind with Efamol Active Memory (£11.49, efamol.com), which supports healthy brain function with high-strength omega-3 DHA fish oil. Each capsule provides 250mg of omega-3 DHA in a highly bioavailable form, plus vitamin B12 and folic acid. Omega-3 protects against cognitive decline and improves memory.
Future-proof your brain
Redefine your thinking about brain ageing with an energy-building booster that supplies your body with the ingredients to help slow cellular decline and delay age-related diseases. Avea Life Vitality Bundle (£114, avea-life.com) contains NMN, a vitamin B3 derivative and a precursor of NAD+, a coenzyme that can aid cognition and boost energy. It comes with a Booster, with five antioxidants including resveratrol to improve brain function, and neuroprotective antioxidant, apigenin.
STAY SOCIAL TO STAY SHARP
Taking part in community activities can provide a buffer against the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found*. Scientists investigated why some people with brain markers for the disease (amyloid plaques) showed no signs of it, while others with the same amount of plaque have memory problems. It was found that joining clubs, social groups, sports or artistic activities may boost the brain’s cognitive reserve. So, having an intellectually, socially and physically active lifestyle may help ward off cognitive decline and dementia.
CHALLENGES BUILD BRAIN RESILIENCE
Too much stress is bad for your body, but low to moderate stress can actually help you become more resilient and protects against depression, according to the University of Georgia**. Researchers found low to moderate levels of stress were psychologically beneficial, potentially acting as a kind
