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Brain Overview Most complicated organ Neurons and glial cells Energy Source:Carbohydrates Neurons 100 billion neurons Information processing and transmitting Use or lose it Intelligence Development Development peak between 0-5 years old 85% of intelligence developed by age 5 Repeated positive experiences is critical Brain Health and Nutrition Energy Supply Structural Components Cognition & Memory Certain Diseases Energy Supply for Brain Brain utilizes glucose • Represents only 2% of the body weight • 25% of total glucose utilization • 20% of total oxygen consumption • Does not store any glucose Structural Components Structure Determines Function Brain-Grey Matter Grey Matter • major component of the central nervous system • consisting of neurons, glial cells and capillaries • involved in muscle control, sensory perception. Brain-Grey Matter High content of lipids in Grey Matter DHA is the major part Folic acid’s function Multiple Benefits • DNA’s synthesis and repair • Performed as co-factors for many biochemical reactions. Pregnancy / infancy period • Protect against a number of congenital malformations • Reduce the risk of preterm delivery • Reduce the risks of infant low birth weight and fetal growth retardation Cognition & Memory Cognition is a group of mental processes Includes attention, memory, learning, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making Age-related cognitive decline is one of the main challenges of mental health Ginkgo Biloba Extract Improve blood circulation Improve neurotransmission Fight against free radicals Research update about Ginkgo University of Bordeaux,France, A 20-Year Follow-Up Study in ~3500 participants Cognitive decline was reduced in participants using Ginkgo Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Dementia isn't a specific disease Intellectual and social abilities impaired Risks that you CANNOT change Age Genetics Risks that you CAN change Alcohol Cardiovascular condition Blood Lipids Blood Pressure Diabetes Nutritional Factors Fish Oil Antioxidant Ginkgo Vitamin D Vitamin B Antioxidant Free Radical Damages • DNA, RNA • Proteins • Lipids DNA /RNA Damage Damage DNA template Produce “wrong”protein Mislead transcription / translation Protein/ Lipid Damage Misfolding Protein Damage Cell Membrane Vitamin D Inadequate Vitamin D Intake • Linked to certain Neurodegenerative Diseases • Affect calcium’s absorption Vitamins B Vitamins • Positive effects on memory performance in women Vitamin E • Reduce cognitive decay in the elderly