Brain Aging

The signs and symptoms of brain aging are not always as obvious as the outwards signs of aging. Some symptoms are difficult to notice on our own, while others may be painfully obvious. However, there are things you can do to stop or at least slow down the aging process.
 
Many people would say that forgetfulness is one of the signs of an aging brain. While it is true that forgetfulness is a symptom of aging, it is also true that people forget things all the time...especially as the pace of our lives gets busier and increasingly stressful. Hectic schedules, job or home stress and lack of sleep can all contribute to why we forget things.
 
However, we usually remember them later. What tends to distinguish age related forgetfulness is that age related forgetfulness tends to increase in frequency as a person ages and the ability of the mind to remember later what was forgotten decreases. Brain aging is marked by this type of forgetfulness. Studies seem to indicate that reduced circulation to the brain and damage to cells caused by free radicals may play a role in why this happens as people age.

Another sign of an aging brain is a reduced ability to perform tasks or skills that once were easy. This is similar to age related memory decline. The brain's functions are impaired and the recall needed to perform the task is hampered. Again, this may be related to poor circulation, free radical damage or even reduced levels of neurotransmitters (the chemicals responsible for communications between nerve cells).
 
Brain aging can also produce fluctuations in mood. Imbalanced or reduced levels of various brain chemicals and neurotransmitters can seriously effect our personality or mood. Diet can be a factor as can cellular damage.
 
Many of the same root causes are shared among these signs of an aging brain. Poor circulation, free radical damage, diet or improper nutrition and brain chemical issues all contribute to the decline of our minds as we get older. The next question is what can we do about it?
 
Proper diet and exercise are foundational to helping our bodies maintain all systems including the brain. The circulatory system needs exercise to continue to function efficiently as we age. The brain requires more oxygen and food energy than almost any other organ in the body. The circulatory system is the only way for your brain to get both oxygen and nutrients...it is the delivery mechanism.
 
We also need to ensure we are eating foods that provide brain friendly ingredients. Brain aging is more severe in people who have high fat diets and do not eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains that provide the right vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The brain needs E and B complex vitamins to keep nerve cells healthy, fight damage from free radicals and burn foods effectively for energy. They need C, E and other antioxidants to keep cells from damage. Brain cells also need Iron so eating modest amounts of lean red meat is also important.
 
Brain chemical and neurotransmitter levels are more difficult to regulate, but it can be done. Eating right can help the brain to produce sufficient levels. However, it may be necessary to provide your body with compounds like huperzine A, which helps prevent the breakdown of neurotransmitters in the body. Also amino acids like L-Tyrosine help the body to produce certain brain chemicals.
 
You may get some of the vitamins and antioxidants you need from eating, but may need to look at using natural supplements to ensure you get things like huperzine A and L-Tyrosine. There are even some supplements created to combat brain aging that provide these as well as the vitamins and antioxidants mentioned above along with herbs like Ginkgo Biloba and Ginseng.

These herbs help improve circulation in the brain, improve mood and enhance memory functions. By using these as well as improving diet and exercise you can begin to tackle the problem of age and its effect on your brain.

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