Memory Essentials - Enhance Memory What to expect from this product: Supports normal memory and cognitive functions Promotes sharper, clearer thinking Promotes verbal function Provides nutrients for optimal brain function Provides free radical protection One in three Canadians over the age of 60 years suffers from some form of Age Associated Memory Impairment. It is thus not surprising that both researchers and everyday individuals continue to search for natural ways to improve memory and alertness and slow down the cognitive decline that occurs as a result of aging. Researchers have recently discovered a number of natural solutions that can help to improve cognitive health and memory. One of these breakthrough ingredients is called Alpha-GPC. Alpha-GPC Recently there’s been a lot of excitement in the medical community about Alpha-GPC, which is a highly bio-available form of the nutrient choline. It started in Italy where clinical trials have been performed on the ingredient for over ten years. Alpha-GPC has just recently become available in North America. A total of 22 studies involving more than 4,000 subjects have shown positive results in mental alertness, reasoning, information processing, and general mental performance – all with Alpha-GPC. Choline is a building block for acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter – or chemical messenger responsible for our thinking and memory. Equally important, choline is also used to build cell membranes, including those in your brain. A decline in choline is a normal result of aging, but this decline can affect your short-term memory. It sounds simple to just add choline, but it has to be the right form or your body will not be able to absorb and use it properly. That’s why the recent studies on Alpha-GPC are so important. In fact, these studies have shown that Alpha-GPC is more effective for supporting choline levels, memory and cognitive function than other commonly used forms of choline, like cytosine diphosphocholine (CDP). Nutrients for a Sharper Mind Along with Alpha-GPC Memory Essentials includes other supporting ingredients to promote sharper memories, clearer thinking, and improved mental quickness. These other ingredients include proven memory enhancers like Ginkgo biloba, Phosphatidylserine, natural extracts from blueberry and green tea and vitamins B5, B12 and folic acid. These ingredients have been shown to improve cognitive function and memory in humans. For example; phosphatidylserine (PS) is an important component of the cell membranes of brain cells that is needed for proper signalling in the brain. Supplementation with PS has consistently been shown to improve memory, alertness, concentration and focus in individuals with cognitive dysfunction. More recently, antioxidants from blueberry and green tea have also been shown to be highly beneficial for cognitive health. In one study, supplementation with blueberry extract improved memory performance and reduced depression in older adults within 12 weeks. Green tea extract has been shown to increase the body’s production of new brain cells, and to improve spatial learning and memory. Finally, B vitamins like B5, B12 and folic acid are essential for maintaining optimal brain and nerve function. B vitamins are important for many processes in the body and can also help to reduce levels of the damaging amino acid Homocysteine. High homocysteine levels have been linked to many negative health conditions, including cognitive decline. A recent study found that supplementing with vitamin B12 and folic acid can slow down brain matter loss associated with aging and high homocysteine levels. Memory Essentials contains a combination of cutting edge ingredients backed with the latest research. The superior combination of vitamins and natural ingredients will help you to maintain a healthy brain, promote sharper memories, clearer thinking, and improved mental alertness.
