Vitamin and mineral deficiency😵💫🌫️🧠🌁🤷
Feeling foggy?
Contrary to popular belief, experiencing brain fog is neither age nor gender-specific. In fact, around 70% of those aged 18-34 report symptoms.
Interestingly, the symptoms, which include intense fatigue, poor memory recall and a difficulty processing information, correlate with vitamin and mineral deficiency.
🔸 Vitamin D and Magnesium Deficiency. A vitamin D deficiency causes these symptoms, as does a magnesium deficiency, and both are prevalent across all age groups today. 50% of us in the UK are thought to be deficient in vitamin D, with 60% deficient in magnesium. Both seriously impact the body’s ability to combat stress and inflammation, causing the brain to become ever more sluggish and our reaction times to slow. 👉 Vitamin D Natural Sources 👉 Magnesium Natural Food Sources
🔸 Iron and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. An iron and/or vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause brain fog. Deficiency here leads to the onset of anaemia which results in the brain failing to receive sufficient oxygen. This is extremely serious and, sadly, over 800,000 in the UK require treatment each year. 👉 Iron Natural Food Sources 👉 Vitamin B12 Natural Food Sources
🔸 Omega 3 EPA and DHA. Many are also unaware of the body’s need for sources of omega 3 EPA and DHA. Found in salmon, trout, sardines, anchovies and mackerel, for example, EPA and DHA provide potent anti-inflammatory properties. They are essential, not only for early brain development, but for continued brain function, hormone balance and a whole lot more besides.
🔸Flax Seeds. Additionally, flax seeds provide omega 3 ALA, fibre and a rich source of phytoestrogens. They have been found particularly supportive during perimenopause when both brain fog and anxiety are commonly reported. Milled flax seeds are easier on the digestive system and help to regulate both hormone levels and appetite at this time.
🔸Soy. Soya phytoestrogens play a valuable role here too, and the addition of edamame and tofu to the diet is considered equally beneficial.
🔸 Triglycerides. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have a strong association with brain health, and coconut oil is the best known source. Cooking with coconut oil or adding MCT oil to smoothies or coffee, for example, has been found to support enhanced memory skills in adults. 👉 10 Factors that can Increase Triglycerides
🔸 Turmeric. Turmeric is also easily added to drinks and dishes. It contains potent antioxidant compounds, as well as anti-inflammatory and hormone balancing properties; protecting brain cells and, again, helping to prevent the symptoms of brain fog.
Stay healthy, my friends! 😊
Tim Gaunt lives in Lytham St Anne’s, England, United Kingdom
Tim Gaunt – Biochemist, Chartered Biologist, Nutritionist, Lecturer and Scientific Communication Specialist | CIO Acorn Scientific Marketing
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