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IQ Doctor
Breakthrough Brain Enhancement Formula
- Increases I.Q.
- Enhances learning
- Improves memory
- Enhances concentration and endurance
- Enhances brain energy
- Improves reaction to stress
- Raises levels of growth hormone
- Relieves trouble with ADHD
Amino Acids improve Memory
Amino acids are critical to the body. They are the building
blocks of protein in the body – absolutely necessary to life,
growth, performance and healing.
Amino acids are also responsible for the growth, maintenance
and repair of our bodies, throughout our lives. They are
sources of energy, play a vital role in brain function and mood
elevation, are critical to rapid healing, and are buffering agents
for proper acid/alkaline balance. The central nervous system
cannot function without amino acids, because they act as
neurotransmitters.
Niacin improves Memory
Niacin has been found to be equal or better in normalizing
blood lipid levels. Now, two new studies suggest that taking
niacin supplements may help improve your memory, as well.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial compared the effects
on memory in 96 healthy subjects, who were either young,
middle aged, or elderly. They were scored on a variety of
tests covering sensory register, short-term memory, and
long-term memory. A dose of 421mg of niacin per day
resulted in significant improvements that were 10% to 40%
greater than placebo, depending on the memory task.
Nicotinic acid operates at the cell membrane, and appears
to improve neuronal transmission, enhancing cell metabolism
and oxygen supply in the brain.
Another new study that nicotinic acid protects memory function
caused by the disruption of oxygen (cerebral ischemia) and
the restoration of blood flow (reperfusion) into the brains of
rats following disruption. The behavioral performance of both
the niacin-treated and control rats were found to be impaired
following occlusion-reperfusion, but the niacin-treated rats were
far less impaired. Continual treatment with nicotinic acid during
the following 7 days resulted in the restoration of normal memory
functions in the group pretreated with niacin. It was concluded
that niacin had both a protective and a restorative effect on memory
function.
Glutamic Acid improves Memory
L-glutamine is another example of an amino acid with substantial
benefits to mental functioning. Other than glucose, a stimulatory
neurotransmitter known as glutamic acid can be used as an energy
source by the brain. Glutamic acid, which is sometimes called a
‘brain food’ is derived from dietary l-glutamine. The conversion of
glutamine to glutamic acid is made in the brain itself after successfully
passing the blood-brain barrier. Aside from generally providing an
energy source for the brain to function at a higher level, glutamic acid
is thought to play a role in mental alertness and perhaps even memory
enhancement. It is logical to assume that it would be more effective
to use the active substance itself, glutamic acid, rather than its precursor,
l-glutamine.
Vitamins improve Memory
Three B vitamins known for their ability to lower homocysteine may
have another role: memory improvement.
Researchers studied the effects of folate and vitamins B12 and B6
on cognition and mood in 211 healthy younger, middle-aged, and older.
The researchers studied the effects of supplementation with B vitamins
and dietary intake. Subjects took either a placebo or 750 mcg of
folate, 15 mcg of vitamin B12, and 75mg of vitamin B6 daily for 35 days.
The study authors also used a retrospective, self-report, quantified
food frequency questionnaire to assess dietary intake of these vitamins.
The subjects were given standardized tests of cognitive function, memory,
verbal ability, and self-report mood measures, both before and after
supplementation.
The study results indicated that supplementation with folate, vitamin B12
and B6 could significantly improve memory performance in all age group
tested. In addition, the amount of these B vitamins consumed in the
diet was linked to the speed subjects could process information, recall,
and recognition, as well as verbal ability.
The Brain needs Fatty Acids
It has long been known that dietary fats are beneficial to brain function.
Brain tissue is especially rich in these vital nutrients, which help to ensure
normal nerve-cell function, and the brain does not function optimally if it
is deprived of them. For example, when laboratory rats are maintained
on diets deficient in polyunsaturated fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA), their learning and memory capabilities are significantly impaired.
A separate study shows that rats initially maintained on a diet deficient in
fatty acids have poor learning and memory skills. When they are transferred
to a diet supplemented with DHA, however, they demonstrate dramatic
improvement in learning and memory.
Alkaloids improve Memory
The alkaloid abstract of herbal is an innocuous chemical substance
present in very small amount, which stimulates the hormone regulators
of the reproductive system located in the brain. It also help growth
hormones, and can also activate hormones that regulate the metabolism
of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.
Zinc improves Memory
One 1996 study, published in the Journal of Child Psychology and
Psychiatry, revealed a statistically significant correlation between
zinc and fatty acids, in that both were decreased in children with
ADHD (Attn Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). In another study, conducted
at Ohio State University, investigators found a relationship between zinc
deficiency and response to stimulant therapy among people with ADHD.
Basically, this study showed that children diagnosed with ADHD may be
zinc deficient, and that this deficiency may result in their poor response
to stimulant therapy. An essential mineral, zinc has many important
effects on the brain and immune system, including neurotransmitter
production and enzyme functioning.
The Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology reported
that 7th graders given 20mg zinc 5 days a week showed improvement in
mental performance. They were quicker and more accurate and had
more sustained attention than those students not receiving zinc. It was
felt by Dr. Penland, and his co-investigators, that rapid growth during
adolescence, and maybe poor eating habits, may deplete the amount of
zinc naturally available.
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