Introduction
Your brain is your body’s command center, responsible for everything from memory and mood to focus and decision-making. Supporting brain health isn’t just about one solution - it’s about creating a lifestyle that feeds your mind. The good news? There’s a lot you can do on the daily to nourish your nervous system, support cognitive function, and stay mentally agile at any age.
Feed Your Brain with the Right Foods
One of the most powerful ways to support brain function is through the foods you eat. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet can help nourish the brain and support long-term cognitive health.
The Mediterranean diet is a standout when it comes to brain healthy foods. Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins, this diet emphasizes foods that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, both key to preserving brain function over time.
Some of the best brain nutrients include:
- Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish like salmon, walnuts, and flaxseed
- Antioxidants, abundant in berries, leafy greens, and dark chocolate
- B vitamins, especially B6, B12, and folate, found in legumes, leafy greens, and eggs
- Magnesium, found in nuts, seeds, and whole grains
Exercise Your Brain and Body
Just like your muscles, your brain benefits from regular exercise. Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain and stimulates the release of beneficial chemicals that support memory and learning.
Mental brain exercise is also important. Try:
- Puzzles and strategy games
- Learning a new skill or language
- Reading and writing regularly
- Practicing mindfulness or meditation
These activities challenge your mind, stimulate new neural connections, and help preserve cognitive function.
Supplement Support for Brain Health
Even with a healthy lifestyle, it can be tough to get all the brain-supportive nutrients you need every day. That’s where high-quality cognitive-support supplements come in.
At MegaFood, we’re passionate about creating supplements rooted in real food and backed by science. Here are some of our top formulas to support brain health, focus, and mental clarity:
- Omega 3-6-9: A plant-powered formula featuring essential fatty acids to support brain health.
- Omega Fish Oil: Sustainably sourced1 and highly concentrated, this formula delivers DHA and EPA to support brain development.†
- Magnesium L-Threonate: Support your brain health and a normal sleep cycle with magnesium in the form of clinically studied Magtein®. Magnesium L-Threonate is designed to offer multi-benefit cognitive support, to help increase the brain's magnesium levels, which is crucial to supporting cognitive function.†
- Extra Strength Methyl B12: A high-potency methylated form of vitamin B12 that supports healthy brain and nervous system function, as well as cellular energy production.†
Whether you’re looking to support cognitive function, short-term memory2 or simply give your brain the nourishment it needs, small steps can add up to big benefits.
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1. Made with fish oil that is third party verified for sustainability and derived from wild caught fish (anchovies, sardines, and mackerel) through sustainable fishing practices.
2. Adults experience mild memory loss with age. A clinical study of Magnesium L-Threonate supported short-term memory and focus in older adults in 12 weeks