While preparing for exams, young people are advised to drink more water, sleep and exercise regularly, and consume magnesium, zinc and iron for the brain to work effectively. Guzalia Shakurova, a pediatrician, preventive medicine doctor, nutritionist, nutritionist, SOLGAR specialist, told socialbites.ca about this.
According to the expert, food is a source of vitamins for the brain, so it is important to eat at this exact time. Therefore, to help the brain, memory and attention, for example, chocolate-hazelnut paste, urbech, hazelnuts with honey and dried fruits will help. They contain B vitamins, fatty acids, zinc, magnesium and iron.
As the doctor noted, on high-stress days, adaptogens and B vitamins can help the body work, which stimulates mental activity, improves mood, concentration and cognitive functions.
“There is research showing that low levels of folic acid, vitamins D and B12 are often observed in patients with cognitive impairment, including depression and dementia,” he stressed.
Also during this period, children need energy: lipoic acid and nutricoenzyme Q10 will help in this. Among the trace elements can be distinguished: magnesium, iron, zinc.
Magnesium helps calm the nervous system during emotional stress, depression, neurosis. Iron – helps to improve thought processes, provides oxygen to organs and tissues as part of hemoglobin. Zinc – facilitates memorization processes, increases the effectiveness of learning, ”said the therapist.
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