6 Nutrients to Boost Your Brain Power

As we age our bodies deteriorate. Our muscles lose their strength, our skin loses its elasticity, bones become brittle and our neurons don't fire as fast. This includes our most important organ our brain. Cognitive decline may set in as early as age 45. However there are ways to minimize the effects of aging by working out, eating healthy, taking supplements, etc. And just like our muscles, bones, and skin we can keep our brain from deteriorating by supplying it with the right nutrients. These 6 nutrients can build up the brain making it bigger and sharper, and can also protect against degenerative brain diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's.  Read more...

The Importance of Vitamin C

         Vitamin C plays a vital role in how the body functions, even though it is only considered a micronutrient. Vitamin C is essential to immune function, iron absorption, bone building, wound healing, healthy skin, blood pressure and eyesight. Because vitamin C is vital to so many of the bodies functioning maintaining appropriate levels within the body is important. Vitamin C acts as a catalyst within the body, speeding up chemical reactions using less energy. Without these catalysts due to a deficiency, normal body functions breakdown, exposing the body to disease.