Put it all together, including the data from the last two posts, and I think there's some evidence that a good balance of n - 3 to n - 6 fatty acids is
important for optimal brain function and perhaps development.
This one goes out to all our introverts (or anyone who thinks it feels good to cancel plans): Turns out, socializing is very
important for optimal brain function.
Physical activity and mindfulness / meditative practices are both
important for optimal brain functioning, but for today, we're going to focus primarily on the role of food and nutrition in optimizing our brain function.
Not exact matches
Researchers hypothesize that too much cortisol can have toxic effects on parts of the
brain that are
important for cognitive
functioning, and too little might hinder the body's ability to recruit the biological resources necessary
for optimal cognitive
functioning.»
Sunflower seeds are also wonderful sources of magnesium which is
important for bone and nervous system
function, thiamin which is a B vitamin crucial to
brain health and metabolic health, and zinc which is a mineral
important for optimal blood sugar levels, clear skin, and preventing wrinkles and fine lines.
Water is SO
important for elimination by moving everything through the body efficiently, improves
optimal digestion, increases healthy circulation, boosts immunity, maintains proper nerve and
brain function, and as you can see the list goes on!
The
brain subconsciously monitors and manages all the factors
important for optimal muscle
function, from oxygen and lactate to nutrient levels and ATP, and more.