It seems recently that the recommended dose of Omega-3 is increasing for many different conditions. What used to be considered a high dose now is not.
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by Mark Hyman, MD
24 Apr 13
Memory Loss
A number of things can trigger memory loss. I call them the "four Ss": sugar, stress, (lack of) sleep, and (lack of) sweating. Sugar is linked to pre-diabetes and diabetes, which often lead to significant memory loss. In fact, Alzheimer's is now being called Type 3 diabetes. So, get rid of sugar and flour products. Stress shrinks the hippocampus, the memory center of the brain. So, find your pause button every day and make time for some stress relief. Lack of sleep can cause impaired brain function, leading to CRAFT syndrome, which stands for "can't remember a _____ thing." Exercising to the point of breaking a sweat is a great brain optimizer because it releases BDNF or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a Miracle-Gro for the brain that stimulates the growth of new brain cells and new brain cell connections. All it takes is 30 minutes of brisk walking each day.
A few supplements have also been shown to help improve memory and brain function:
Fish oil or EPA/DHA (omega-3 fats) for brain cell structure and functioning. Take 2-4 grams a day. Around 99 percent of Americans are deficient in omega-3 fats, yet DHA makes up 60 percent of the brain.
Special forms of B12 and folate --1 mg of methylcobalamin and 1-2 mg of 5-methylfolate a day.
Coconut butter (MCT or medium chain triglycerides) for brain fuel -- 1 tbsp a day of extra virgin coconut oil.
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