BacoMind® (Bacopa Monnieri)
As it supports mood, helps with psychological stress and supports the functioning of the brain including the memory, Bacopa Monnieri, (BacoMind®) has been especially reported to aid adults in cognitive performance. For instance, positive results were recorded in a double-blind placebo; an age-related memory impairment test. BacoMind® was found to enhance the cognitive functions including focus & concentration, and verbal memory1.Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, has been discovered to play an essential role in the regulation and synthesis of several biochemical pathways. It is popularly known for its energy metabolism and its contribution to the proper functioning of the brain. This vitamin is also required as an important precursor of Coenzyme A category (an essential enzyme for energy and protein metabolism)2.Lithium Orotate
As scientists continue to study the effects of Lithium Orotate studies have also shown that low doses of lithium consumed has positive benefits on the brain and mood. In fact, one particular study reported communities that had micro amounts of lithium in the drinking water experienced less suicide, homicide and violent crimes versus communities with no lithium in the drinking water3. Another study compared the low environmental dose range of lithium of 300 micrograms to placebo in a group of patients who had Mild Cognitive Impairment, a condition that can deteriorate to Alzheimer’s disease in some who have it. Those given the low dose lithium stabilized and did not lose cognitive function while the group on placebo had continued deterioration4. The research borne out of the environmental findings indicate numerous benefits from lithium at low microgram level of doses.References:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20590480
- http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/pantothenic-acid
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1699579
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22746245