Nutrients For Fighting Cancer

• B-Complex Vitamins work together to protect nerve tissue against oxidation, enhance memory and insulate nerve cells. Choline and phosphatidylcholine are needed by the brain to make acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that is deficient in people with Alzheimer's. Many symptoms of B-complex deficiency are very similar to those with Alzheimer's such reduced attention span and memory loss. The reason is that the neurotransmitters, GABA and serotonin need adequate amounts of vitamin B-6 in the body to be properly produced. Vitamin B-12 and folic acid are needed to form myelin, the insulating sheath that surrounds neurons and makes it possible for them to transmit impulses.

• Fatty Acids are necessary for your brain. You need a balance of omega-6 (a pro-inflammatory) as found in flaxseed and omega-3 (a natural anti-inflammatory) fatty acids found in high quality fish oil capsules. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid) help support brain function. Good sources are nuts, fish, flax seed oil and borage oil. Research has shown that DHA protects cell membranes against free radical damage, and it is being studied for its potential in treating Alzheimer's.

•[TAG-TEC] Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) is an amino acid[/TAG-TEC] is essential for the transport and delivery of fatty acids into cells. It has demonstrated favorable results in studies on Alzheimer' s patients, improving memory and problem-solving ability. In one study, Alzheimer's patients who took 2.5 g of ALC for three months performed better on a variety of cognitive tasks. Basically, the brain functions either by neurotransmission with substances such as acetylcholine, or by electrical flow which is experienced as fluxes of sodium and potassium ions. Both functions are enhanced by the availability of essential hormones and nutrients. The hormones pregnenolone, phosphatidylserine, choline, and the amino acids glutamine and glycine are all essential for optimal mental health. Supplementing with these regularly improves brain function.

• [TAG-TEC] Pregnenolone levels decrease with age[/TAG-TEC]. This is a neurohormone or neurosteroid produced in the adrenals, the brain and spinal cord cells. Pregnenolone activates the neuroreceptors that stimulate the brain as well as those that calm it. Pregnenolone is 100 times more potent than any other agent in improving memory according to studies. There are significant improvements in concentration, reduction in mental fatigue, and elevation in mood. Like all steroidal hormones,. Boosting your levels through supplementation with this hormone will improve memory and brain function.

• The primary structural elements of cell membranes are called phospholipids. [TAG-TEC] Phosphatidylserine[/TAG-TEC], is among the most plentiful in the brain. It helps maintain the integrity of the cells outer membranes, and it also has a well-defined role in relaying chemical messages. Supplemental phosphatidylserine is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and is well absorbed by cells.

• [TAG-TEC] Choline is essential for brain and nerve cell function[/TAG-TEC] and structure. Through the action of an enzyme called choline acetyltransferase, choline is broken down into acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine plays a key role in your memory and intellect, as well as coordination, movement, and muscle contraction. Aging brings about a decrease in absorption of circulating choline into the brain, and a corresponding decline in cognitive function. Most of the choline used by our brains comes from our diet. Lecithin is an especially rich source of choline and its precursor, phosphatidyl choline; eggs, oils and vegetables are good sources of choline. Regardless of the type of choline you take, it is important to take vitamin B-5, or pantothenic acid, with it, as this facilitates its conversion into acetylcholine.

• [TAG-TEC] Glycine and Glutamine[/TAG-TEC] are essential because in addition to providing fuel for the brain, these two amino acids are involved in neurotransmitter production. Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers of the brain. Some of them, such as glycine and GABA, are known as 'inhibitory' neurotransmitters. They fill certain receptor sites in the brain and slow down incoming messages from 'excitatory' neurotransmitters that your body perceives as anxiety and stress. In this way they calm the brain and allow for greater focus and clarity. Glutamine increases the production of this neurotransmitter. Both of these amino acids are available in health food stores.

• Ginkgo biloba Research has found that the gingko extract stabilized or improved cognitive function and social behavior in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Although the mechanism of how it works is unclear, the antioxidants in [TAG-TEC] Ginkgo biloba [/TAG-TEC] may prevent free radicals from damaging brain cells. In Europe over 10 million prescriptions are written for ginkgo each year, for a variety of conditions. Leaves from the Ginkgo biloba tree produce unique substances called flavonoids and ginkgolides, which contain powerful antioxidants that are more effective than vitamin E or beta-carotene in facilitating increased blood flow, relaxing the blood vessels and inhibiting the aggregation of platelets.