Biyernes, Hulyo 31, 2015

Culprits of Memory Loss and the Aid CDP-Choline

Researchers found out that citicoline supplementation helps in improving concentration and focus of mental energy. This type of supplement is geared towards prevention or treatment of memory impairments which are primarily associated with aging.  And it is said that such compound in a form of dietary supplement is useful in treating Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD. “Citicoline, also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-Choline) or cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine is a psychostimulant/nootropic. It is an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline.”1 Since it has the presence of choline on it, it would mean that the use of it would really be beneficial not only for persons having or suffering from ADD, but for persons wanting to augment their memory and mental state in general.

However, having dealt with one of the many solutions of poor memory, it would be wise to understand how or why our memory fails us. Aside from the common culprit which is attributed to aging, there are other factors which affect our memory. Below are some of the things we should be watching out for.

Sleep deprivation
Lack of sleep causes memory loss or poor memory. It is pretty obvious that our mind needs to rest, that is why both quality and quantity of sleep affects how our memory functions. Some sleep disorders likewise contribute to such poor sleep and rest which our body and mind requires. People with sleep apnea, whose sleep is constantly interrupted, experience poor delivery of oxygen to the brain; as a result the brain is stressed, so people wake up from time to time. When not treated, sleep apnea affects spatial navigational memory.     
Medications
Some prescribed drugs are admittedly causing memory loss. Antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-anxiety medications, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers and pain medications given after surgery are said to be one of the most common culprit of it. That is why it would really be necessary to ask physician’s assistance when you are planning to administer any of those said drugs, and basically you’ll need their prescription to purchase one.
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
The trio could really make you forget things. With the demands from coming work, family and even personal activities and goals, it really can’t be helped that you’ll mix things up or worse forget all of them. The responsibilities at work or at home and the things to do could sometimes build up into a mental clutter which cloud our mind and judgment.

Alcoholism, Smoking and Substance Abuse
This trio is a triple hit combo against sharpness of memory and mental alertness. Alcoholism or too much of it has long been recognized and even experienced by some as one of the causes of poor memory. In same way smoking and the substances present in tobacco undeniably harms the brain cells and thus reducing brain activity such as simple remembering of things. The smoke and the substance present on it harm the brain by reducing the amount of oxygen that gets to the brain. Needless to emphasize those illegal drugs can change chemicals in the brain thus it would be hard to remember things.
Nutritional Deficiency.
Since elementary years we have learned the importance of good nutrition to our body. Likewise proper nutrition is necessary for the brain to properly function. Deficiencies from vitamins and minerals which are supposed to be used by the brain as a brain food may result to abnormal brain functions. A simple relapse of memory may be triggered by the lack of nutrition, and in order to counter such deficiency, food alone is not enough. There should be supplements which would accompany the food in nourishing the body and mind of a person. Brain supplements in particular such as CDP-Choline may help in cognitive optimization, taking into consideration such supplement, improve concentration and higher level mental productivity may be experienced.

Having known the things to avoid and the supplementation to take, one would easily notice changes on how their mind functions. A certain level of mental clarity and sharpness of memory would eventually be noticed if things as advised would be taken into action.


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