SUPER SUPPS!
Give your grey matter some love with the best brainsupporting supplements.
YOUR BRAIN WORKS HARD so it’s important to fuel it with the right nutrients. From vitamins and minerals to adaptogens and herbs, the world of supplements offers numerous active ingredients proven to boost brain function. If you’re struggling with brain fog, decreased focus or even memory loss, brain-boosting supplements could help you function better. The top nutrients for supporting brain health include medicinal mushrooms such as lion’s mane, spices such as turmeric and minerals such as iodine.
THINK B FOR BRAIN!
Vitamin B12 is another key nutrient for brain and nervous system health. ‘B12 is important for producing dopamine and serotonin, which are mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, as well as improving focus and memory,’ says Lola Biggs, registered dietician at natural health supplement brand Together Health (togetherhealth. co.uk). You can also support your brain by upping your intake of healthy fats. ‘The grey matter in your brain is made up of 90 per cent fat, and is richest in omega-3 fatty acids,’ adds Lola. ‘You cannot make these fats, so you need them through foods or supplements.’
High in omega-3
BIOGLAN Calamari Gold 500mg (£21.99 for 30 capsules, hollandandbarrett.com). Containing more DHA than standard fish and krill oil capsules, golden calamari oil is ideal for upping your omega-3 fatty acids. Sourced sustainably, the oil in these capsules is a natural by-product from squid fished for food.
Formulated for over-40s
Efamol Active Memory (£11.99 for 30 capsules, efamol.com). Designed to support the brain as you age, these capsules contain vitamin B12, folic acid, high-strength and sustainably sourced fish oil, plus ginkgo biloba, a herbal extract shown to preserve memory and cognitive function. WORDS: LILY SMITH.
Naturally reduces anxiety
Hello Wellness Think Bigger (£29.99 for 60 capsules, hello-wellness.co.uk). This 100 per cent natural supplement consists of 11 active ingredients, including lion’s mane, rosemary and sage, to boost mental clarity, reduce anxiety and improve overall productivity.
Fights fatigue!
Unbeelievable Health Bee Energised Energy & Focus (£11.99 for 20 capsules, unbeelievablehealth.com). An award-winning supplement with high-quality nutrients including bee pollen, rose hips, ginseng and B vitamins, that helps with brain fog, fatigue and even long covid.
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Doctor Seaweed’s Weed & Wonderful Focus+ (£32 for a 30-day supply, doctorseaweed.com). Containing pure seaweed as a source of essential iodine, along with a natural B-vitamin complex, zinc and omega-3 DHAs from algae, this vegan-friendly supplement supports your focus, energy and vision.
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