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Improve your brain functioning with 7 natural foods

Improve your brain functioning with 7 natural foods
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The brain functions well if the connections between the neurons are in good condition. We call this neuronal connectivity, which relates to the synapses that link the neurons to the brain cells. When neuronal connectivity is in optimal condition, brain functions such as attention and memory are also improved. So what are the best natural foods to eat to strengthen brain functioning? 

1) Turmeric: protects cerebral functioning

According to several studies led by researchers in the University of California and researchers in the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine in Julich in Germany, turmeric could one day be used to make medications to treat people affected by Alzheimers and to prevent stroke.

What’s more, turmeric could promote the multiplication of neurons. According to the authors of the study published in Stem Cell Research and Therapy, “it is possible that brain cells could repair more quickly under the effects of turmeric”.

Its active ingredient, curcumin, protects the brain from inflammation and stimulates the brain cells. 

2) Green tea: a treat for your brain

If tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world, coming even before coffee, maybe it is no coincidence that it is good for our health.

Among the numerous varieties of tea, green tea is the one that has the most benefits for the body and for your health in general.

Green tea contains two type of antioxidants, which fight against cell ageing (including brain cells): theaflavins and thearubigins. As anti-inflammatories, these fight mainly against cell oxygenation.

Finally, the polyphenols that make up green tea improve neuronal connectivity and thus improve brain functioning, improving memory and concentration. 

You can drink one or two cups of green tea a day to notice its effects on your memory and/or concentration.

3) Dark chocolate: good for concentration

It’s well known that dark chocolate is good for your health and for your morale. But what can it do for your brain?

Sugar-free dark chocolate is very rich in antioxidants. According to the studies published in the review Science Direct, the flavanoids contained in chocolate are the most important types of polyphenols, molecules well known for their antioxidant benefits, and which promote blood circulation towards the brain, thus improving concentration and reaction time. The brain reacts more quickly to stimuli.

The improved flow of blood and functioning of the blood vessels optimises the amount of oxygen carried to the brain, thus improving brain functioning tenfold.