Our Brain and its Memory Function

One reason people suffer from memory loss is an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain. The life of the body is in the blood. It literally feeds and nourishes every cell within our bodies. The brain is surrounded by a protective envelope called the blood-brain barrier, which allows only certain substances to pass from the bloodstream into the brain. If the blood is "thick" with cholesterol and triglycerides, the amount of nutrient-rich blood that can pass through the blood-brain barrier decreases. Over time this can result in the brain becoming malnourished. By using Body Balance on a daily basis, a person is getting a tremendous amount of nutrients not normally available to the body, and hence to the brain, as the nutrients in Body Balance are able to pass directly into the bloodstream and through the blood-brain barrier.

One of the most important factors involved in the deterioration of memory is exposure to free radicals. Body Balance is very high in antioxidants, which act as scavengers and "gobble up" the free radicals. True Greens is also exceptionally high in antioxidants. One of the things that we are starting to discover is that the more antioxidants we can get into our system on a daily basis, the more profound will be their ability to act.

In addition, brain functioning depends on substances called neurotransmitters. These are brain chemicals that act as electrical switches in the brain. If the brain does not have an adequate supply of neurotransmitters or the nutrients to make them, it begins to develop the equivalent of a power failure. The nutrients that the body uses to make neurotransmitters are amino acids. So we come to Amino Charge... amino acids serve as fuel for the brain and prevent excess ammonia from damaging the brain. They are vital for normal brain function. They also enhance brain metabolism and slow deterioration of memory, as well as reduce the production of free radicals. They help sharpen learning, memory and awareness, elevate mood, and aid in preventing depression.

Sunbright is also an excellent contributor. We used Sunbright with my mother-in-law when she was dying of Alzheimers, and she gained a certain amount of lucidity to the point where we could have short conversations before she died. Sunbright also contains herbs which are known to enhance memory and brain function, as well as the amino acids. Gingko biloba has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain. Gotu kola is also known to be helpful for memory.