Acetyl-L-Carnitine
What it is: It is a compound created in the body by the amino acids, lysine and methionine. It has an acetyl group attached to the carnitine molecule that changes its functionality and allows it to pass through the blood-brain barrierHow it works: It provides notable benefits to the metabolism of the brain. Furthermore, it is a covariant in mitochondrial energy production from the fatty acids of the neurons; therefore, it makes a crucial contribution to their energy needs. .In which products you can find it:
Ginkgo Leaf
What it is: It is a gymnosperm, an ancient plant, and its name comes from the Chinese word “ginkyo”, which means silver apricot (gin=silver, kyo=apricot). How it works: Through the antioxidant activity of Ginkgo leaf and the improvement of microcirculation, it seems that it can help in better functioning of the nervous system.In which products you can find it:
Glutamic Acid
What it is: It is one of the 22 amino acids, which can also be composed by the body, known as non-essential amino acid. How it works: : It plays a very important role in the communication of the nerve cells and is related to the functions of memory and learning. In which products you can find it:
What it is: It is an amino acid and comprises the acetylated form of L-carnitine, and a quite bioavailable form of it. How it works: : L- acetylcarnitine supports energy production in cells through the transport of fat at mitochondria, where it is oxidized and converted to ΑΤΡ. It is a strong antioxidant and helps in the prevention of cell destruction for the good functioning of the brain and the heart. Moreover, it contributes to good male fertility.In which products you can find it:
Magnesium
What it is: Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg. It is a key element for the good function of the whole body. The biological activity of magnesium is due to its capacity to make chelatesHow it works: : Magnesium is considered to be the natural calcium antagonist and helps in its absorption. In general, magnesium plays an essential role in body energy regulation, the function of the nervous and muscular systems as well as in bone health.In which products you can find it:
Myrtillo extract
What it is: Blueberry (myrtillo) is one of the various species of low-growing plants, of the Ericaceae family. How it works: Blueberry (myrtillo) is rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.In which products you can find it:
Phosphatidylinositol
What it is: It is a phospholipid whose alcohol group is inositol. It is a component of cell membranes. How it works: : It is involved in cell communication and in membrane movement. In which products you can find it:
Phosphatidylcholine
What it is: It is a phospholipid with choline incorporated in its molecule, which is a component of cell membranesHow it works: it seems that its supplemental administration can contribute to the reduction of dementia development, supporting memory and brain cell health.In which products you can find it:
Phosphatidylethanolamine
What it is: It is a phospholipid with an ethanolamine incorporated in its molecule. It comprises 45% of the membranes of the nerve cells. How it works: Phosphatidylethanolamine plays a significant role in growth and cell division. In which products you can find it:
Phosphatidylserine
What it is: It is a phospholipid with a serine incorporated in its molecule. It is in the whole body but has higher concentration in the brain. How it works: : Phosphatidylserine plays a significant role in cell death. Studies have shown that its administration contributes to the decrease of the occurrence of nervous disorders and dementia. In which products you can find it:
Potassium
What it is: It is a metal with chemical symbol K. it is the major intracellular cation. 90% of the total potassium of the body is intracellular and only 2% is extracellular. Normally, people maintain potassium balance by excreting daily an amount of potassium equal to the amount received with food, apart from a small amount that is eliminated via feces and sweat. How it works: Potassium is one of the most important minerals in the body. It plays a key role in the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system and the muscles. Maintaining potassium balance in the body is very important for its proper functioning.In which products you can find it:
Selenium
What it is: : It is a chemical element with symbol Se. it belongs to the non-metals and it is one of the most important trace elements of the body. Rich sources of selenium in foods are nuts and mushrooms.How it works: In the body it is essential for the action of antioxidant enzymes and it contributes to the good functioning of the immune system and the thyroid gland. In which products you can find it:
Vitamin B1
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as thiamine, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in the sprouts of cereals, in yeast, red meat, liver, nuts, wholegrain cereal and legumes.How it works: Vitamin B1 is very important for the normal functioning of the nervous system, psychology and heart function, while lack of it may result in fatigue, weakness, concentration difficulty and beriberi disease. In which products you can find it:
Vitamin B12
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as cobalamin, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in dairy products, meat, seafood and soyHow it works: Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal energy metabolism in the body and homocysteine, the normal functioning of the nervous and immune systems, normal psychological function and the normal formation of red blood cells, while it is important for the process of cell division.In which products you can find it:
Vitamin B6
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as pyridoxine, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in wheat, fruit, carrots, meat, legumes, fatty fish, spinach, chicken and pea. How it works: Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. It contributes to the normal energy metabolism in the body, the normal functioning of the nervous system, the normal formation of red blood cells and the regulation of hormonal function.In which products you can find it:
Vitamin C
What it is: : Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. The body cannot compose it; that’s why it is necessary to be taken by foods. Its main sources are fruit and vegetables. How it works: Vitamin C has multiple benefits for the body, mostly due to its antioxidant activity. It is widely used to boost the immune system and to protect the cells from oxidative stress.In which products you can find it:
Vitamin E
What it is: It belongs to fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin E can be found in seed oils, nuts, avocado and sweet potato.How it works: Vitamin E mainly acts as an antioxidant, protecting the cell membranes from the action of free radicals. In which products you can find it: