With the advent of age, all our body parts including our brain, lose their power and deteriorate in their performance. It's a fact that while most health-conscious people work out to keep their bodies in shape, they rarely consider exercising their brains or taking supplements to maximize their attention span or memory. Now-a-days, markets are flooded with brain supplements which let you stay mentally sharp in today’s mentally demanding world. Taking the right supplements, exercising regularly and doing breathing and meditation exercises, can help you navigate around this mental barrier. Be it the working professionals who need to be at the top, the students who need that extra cognitive boost, old and aged who are losing their mental fitness or people who have experienced negative cerebral impact because of unhealthy lifestyles- these brain supplements work for everyone. Certain ingredients which are used by most of these supplements are:

Phosphatidylserine (Serine) – This is a special phospholipid found in the cell membranes and is also found abundantly in the brain. Consumption of phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive dysfunction in the elderly.

Choline – This is an essential nutrient and the building block for the maintenance of cell membranes surrounding cells and is involved in transporting fat out of the liver. Choline is also a precursor for acetylcholine, the nerve transmitter that relay signals between nerve cells, including those in the brain. Acetylcholine is necessary for memory functions as well as other cognitive functions.

Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) – DMAE increases levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which is one of the brain booster chemicals that enhances mental powers. Natural dimethylaminoethanol levels decline sharply with age, and the more pronounced effects are usually found in people over 40, but everyone is different. It occurs naturally in seafood.

Acetyl L Carnitine (Alcar) – It is a vital nutrient that supports memory and helps maintain a healthy nervous system. It enhances energy production in the brain cells by acting as the “transporter" of long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria (the powerhouse of cells), where it is converted into energy for essential brain functions. Acetyl L carnitine also increases the density of neurotransmitter receptors, and the levels of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine and dopamine, both of which are linked to recall and memory retention.

DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA) - DL-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid which can be converted to L-tyrosine and then can be converted by neurons in the brain to dopamine and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), hormones which are depleted by stress, overwork, and certain drugs. By replenishing norepinephrine in the brain, mental energy levels are enhanced and a feeling of contentment may occur.

Ginkgo biloba extract - This well known extract has been used in traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4,000 years and today it is a top selling OTC and prescription drug

ingredient in Germany as well as United States.

RoseOx - As a potent antioxidant it helps prevent free radical damage, thus avoiding cellular dysfunction and preventing accelerated aging. It complements and functions

synergistically with Phosphatidyl Serine.

L-Glutamine - This amino acid readily enters the brain where it can be utilized for energy. It is also a precursor to nerve transmitters.

Gotu Kola - Although best known for its effects in treating various skin conditions, Gotu Kola is also believed to improve mental function - particularly concentration and

Memory.