MENTAL EFFICACY

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS The law defines  dietary supplements  in part as  products  taken by mouth that contain a " dietary  ingredient."  Dietary  ingredients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs or botanicals, as well as other substances that can be used to  supplement  the  diet .   Dietary supplements for mental Health ·          B vitamins (Folate, B-6, thiamin, niacin, B-12, and all others) ·          Vitamin D ·          Iron ·          Magnesium ·          Potassium ·          Omega 3 ·          Selenium ·          Zinc ·          Glutamic Acid Glutamate  is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. It is involved in the neuro-circuitry of memory, emotions, and cognition and is implicated in myriad  psychiatric  conditions, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, drug addiction, and neuropsychiatric  disorders . A blood test can help identify a deficiency. Your doctor may recommend taking supplements. Y

We are going to examine the mental practitioners and what they do. ·          Psychologist. Psychologists specialize in the science of behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. They work in places like private offices, hospitals, or schools. Psychologists treat a range of issues, from relationship problems to mental illnesses, through counseling. ·          Psychiatrist. Psychiatrists mainly diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They use psychiatric medicine, physical exams, and lab tests. General practice doctors can also prescribe medications to help with mental and emotional problems. But many people prefer to go to a psychiatrist for complicated disorders. Psychiatrists’ specialties can include: Children and adolescents Forensic psychiatry Learning disabilities ·          Psychoanalyst. Psychoanalyst follows the theories and practice of Sigmund Freud by helping someone explore their repressed or unconscious impulses, anxieti

Brain function and Nutrition Good nutritional status is important for proper brain development and maintenance of normal cognitive function. Through unique biological functions, various micro nutrients affect brain function. I will discuss the roles of key micro nutrients including the B vitamins antioxidant vitamins, and certain essential minerals, in cognitive function. The cognitive effects of micro nutrient deficiencies are discussed, and the effects of micro nutrient supplementation on the broad areas of attention, memory, executive functions, mood, as well as age-related cognitive decline are covered. Consequences of Select Micro nutrient  Deficiencies Thiamine Vitamin B 1 )deficiency, like deficiencies in several of the B vitamins, has negative cognitive effects. Adequate intake of thiamine is important for reactions in the brain that metabolize carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. Severe thiamine deficiency: ·         Beriberi - Inflammation of multiple nerves (