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Review
Summary |
Brain and cognitive health is often something we take for granted, but as we age, many of us may need a little help to keep our memory and focus on track. In fact, researchers have discovered that Choline begins to decline as we age, which may throw off our memory, focus and alertness, as well as other cognitive related functions. More and more, consumers are looking for ways to increase brain health and stave off aging related issues, which is why holistic products like Brain Tonic have become so popular.
A natural model is preferred by many consumers, and some products may truly turn back the hands of time where brain function is concerned. Brain Tonic is a homeopathic remedy that is suggested to be able to help consumers ease mental fatigue, lessen headaches, augment concentration and memory, as well as boost blood flow to the brain. Let’s take a look at its formula to see if it may actually deliver on these claims.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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Brain Tonic contains Kalium Phosphate, Natrium Muriaticum, Calcium Phosphate and Lactose.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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Brain Tonic contains just three homeopathic extracts to help augment brain health, but they are not the ones that many of us who have researched these products expected to find. Kalium Phosphate is often found in formulas used to address bipolar disease, because, like Natrium Muriaticum, it is a calmative that may help soothe the nervous system, which in turn may help manage mood swings. However, it has not been shown to be able to enhance cognitive health.
Natrium Muriaticum is actually a fancy name for sea salt, the very sea salt you can find in the aisle of your local health food store. It is suggested to be able to help the body keep the body’s water balance in check, which in turn helps keep oxygen and blood flowing to the brain in order to keep it healthy. However, according to our research, there are virtually no studies that support its use in this area, which is also the case with Calcium Phosphate.
Calcium Phosphate is used to augment brain health in this formula, but it is most often found in fertilizers, ceramics, rubbers and dental products, as well as being used in the production of cheese. It is suggested to be able to increase blood circulation, oxygen levels and nutrient enrichment of the brain. It is used in many supplements, but its level of bioavailability is questionable, and research studies have not shown a direct link between its use and increased brain health.
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Brain Tonic does not contain the extracts many researchers suggest that consumers look for to enhance brain health. In fact, the extracts used are not research proven to be effective in this arena at all. Some consumers may believe that nutritional supplements are not typically researched, but this is not true. For instance, Vinpocetine has been proven to directly affect brain health by increasing circulation and the bioavailability of nutrients in several different studies, and Alpha GPC has been shown in over 22 studies to be able to increase reasoning, focus, alertness and both short and long term memory.
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| Positives |
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• Reduced pricing is available, both on single and multiple orders
• Informative website provides full ingredient list and background
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| Negatives |
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• Does not contain Vinpocetine and Alpha GPC
• Extracts used are not backed up by research studies
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| Final Thoughts |
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Brain Tonic has a great name, and many of us want and need to upgrade our cognitive health. But as is the case with all holistic supplements, a product’s effectiveness is very much based upon its formula, and while the extracts in this formula are promoted as being extremely effective in this arena, the research is missing to support these claims.
In the end, brain health and function is not something we want to leave to chance. Many researchers and experts actually suggest that there are certain key elements, like Vinpocetine and Alpha GPC, that consumers should look for in these kinds of products. These extracts are backed up by science, and each one has been shown to be able to increase memory, focus and alertness.
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Editors Choice:
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of: Tue Sep 07th, 2010 |
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Neurostin® -
Neurostin™ is a blend of non-prescription ingredients that were carefully formulated to reverse and prevent the depletion of the nutrients your brain needs to perform optimally. This is a very well received product that customers speak highly of. The unique formula of Neurostin™ provides your body with all the necessary building blocks to make choline which is the most vital component needed by the cells that comprise both short and long term memory. The formula has also been proven to produce both oxygen and blood flow to the brain which decrease and reverse the effects of deterioration. Neurostin is one of the few formulas that regulates the levels of homocysteine which is key in preventing both long term memory loss and Alzheimer’s. This is an awesome overall formula that enhances overall brain function, sharpness and clarity Click Here to read our full review. |
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