Brain

Brain-Boosting Foods and Nutrition:

The brain is among the most energy-intensive organs in the body, which needs a constant flow of nutrients to work efficiently. Nutrition is important in keeping cognitive function, enhancing memory, and avoiding neurodegenerative diseases. Below is a step-by-step guide on the vital nutrients and foods that promote brain health.

     " Essential Nutrients for Brain Health"

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the good fats that are useful for heart, brain function as well as many more benefits can be taken by omega 3 fatty acids. They contain polyunsaturated fats that are required by the body but cannot be synthesized independently.

Sources of omega-3:

Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in our routine diet like:

1. Fatty fish: Fish such as mackerel, salmon which lives in cold water are abundant in omega-3s
2. Flaxseed: Flaxseed oil includes alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
3. Chia seeds: Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in ground flaxseed include ALA.
4. Walnuts:  walnuts are also rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
5. Soybean oil: Is rich in omega-3s

The benefits of omega-3s:

• Reduce triglycerides and heart disease risk
• Fight against stroke.
• Regulates brain function.
• Keep brain and eye growth.
• Enhance memory function
• Supports vision system
• Alleviate depression

Types Of Omega :

There are 3 types of omega 3 fatty acids .

• Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): Found in fish and important for brain and eye development
• Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): Found in cold-water fish and fish oil supplement
• Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): Found in nuts like walnuts and is necessary for normal growth and development