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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