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| FibroBoost |
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Review
Summary |
FibroBoost is a product that was designed to holistically address the signs and symptoms of Fibromyalgia. This is a condition that affects primarily muscle and connective tissue and results in pain in these areas. But it also generates pain from gentle touch, and other symptoms may include fatigue, sleep problems, stiffness in the joints, swallowing problems, bladder and bowel issues and cognitive issues. Many individuals seek to address this issue holistically with these kinds of formulas, but FibroBoost, in particular, seems to have crossed over into the cognitive enhancement arena, due to its purported ability to be able to increase brain health.
As is the case in the pharmaceutical industry, there is a significant amount of cross over in the holistic arena as well. Sometimes this results in individuals finding solutions to their problems, but at other times it simply results in disappointment. So, let’s take a look at FibroBoost to see of it appears to be a viable solution for cognitive issues like reduced memory, focus, reasoning and learning, or if it appears to be more of a set up for disappointment.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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FibroBoost contains just one element: Seanol.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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FibroBoost contains Seanol, an element that most people are not familiar with, and readers probably are not familiar with its Latin name Ecklonia Cava either. But if you’ve eaten sushi, you are familiar with it without knowing it, as Seanol is actually a variation of common seaweed. Over the past few decades seaweed had gained a lot of attention from holistic developers and researchers due to its high nutritional content.
Ecklonia Cava has been credited with having a full array of potent antioxidants in its chemical make up, which makes it a viable way to fight off the damage free radicals may inflict upon the body. But it has also shown some rather interesting results when it comes to boosting cholesterol health. It seems to have an innate ability to lower bad cholesterol levels in users, in a similar fashion as Beta Sterols are able to, thereby reducing the chance of stroke and heart attack.
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| Cognitive Health |
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What about cognitive health? The truth is that when it comes to brain health this extract and FibroBoost is more adept at helping ward off free radicals, which may damage the brain, than it is at actually boosting cognitive function. We have found that the higher performing products will usually include a super antioxidant, like Green Tea, to do this as well. But products that are designed to approach cognitive fitness in an aggressive and focused manner will also address other issues.
For instance, circulation plays a big role in cognitive health, so elements, like Vinpocetine, are used to help increase blood flow to the brain, which in turn augments the delivery of nutrients and oxygen. Vinpocetine has been shown to be able to increase brain health on its own, but it is often used with Phosphatidylserine as well, because it helps the nerve cells work better and increases the rate at which they absorb nutrients. Finally, Alpha GPC is usually used as well to increase the activity and bioavailability of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that regulates memory, reason and learning,
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| Positives |
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• May help increase cholesterol health
• Contains a full array of antioxidants
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| Negatives |
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• Not a potent cognitive enhancer
• Cannot increase circulation
• May not increase acetylcholine production
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| Final Thoughts |
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FibroBoost is a product that was clearly geared toward addressing cholesterol health and easing some of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. But it’s gotten attention from consumers looking to increase cognitive health as well, due to its high antioxidant content. However, while protecting the brain with antioxidants is a good way to keep your health in check, it will do little to address preexisting conditions or keep other issues at bay. This is probably why experts suggest looking for formulas that are specifically geared toward addressing cognitive issues. The best products usually offer antioxidant support, while also increasing blood flow to the brain, lowering homocysteine levels and increasing acetylcholine production; all of which are issues FibroBoost can’t address.
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Editors Choice:
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of: Tue Jul 27th, 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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