* It is believed that the nutrients in berries can prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. Some of the key phytonutrients in berries are called anthocyanins. These are remarkable brain-boosting chemicals that can help you preserve your memory and clear up an occasional case of “brain fog.”
* Increase Your Acetylcholine Levels. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter essential to storing and recalling memories. A deficit of acetylcholine has been associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Among foods high in lecithin are egg yolks, whole wheat, soybeans, wheat germ and organ meats. Vegetables like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and tomatoes contain high levels of choline, as do black beans, kidney beans, peanuts and peanut butter. Grains like oats, corn and barley are good sources of choline. Among fruits, bananas and oranges are rich in the substance. Butter, potatoes, sesame seeds and flax seeds are also good sources of choline. Ginseng root, also known as American ginseng, is an additional source of choline.
*Omega-3 fatty acids support synaptic plasticity and seem to positively affect the expression of several molecules related to learning and memory that are found on synapses. Excellent food sources include beans, olive oil, walnuts, winter squash, and fish. Fish and flaxseed oil supplements are also good sources of Omega-3's.
* Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC) is a memory booster.
*Ginkgo Biloba may offer an improvement in brain function and memory recall.
*A moss extract, Huperzine A, is showing promise as a natural supplement which aids in preventing further memory loss. In a study of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, Huperzine A proved to be as effective as one of the most popular prescription medications.
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