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Review
Summary |
Regardless of our age, it can be scary when we start to see that our mental acuity, sharpness and memory are slipping. When we are in our 20’s this is something we rarely think about unless we are partying too much, sleeping too little or stressed out, all of which, regardless of age, can cause cognitive issues. However, research shows that our cognitive health starts to slow down when we are in our mid 20’s, but we may not notice until our late 40’s or 50’s, when our cognitive function may be reduced by 45 percent or more.
Thankfully, in recent years many products have been developed to help combat this problem. The pharmaceutical industry lingers behind the holistic market in this arena, as there are quite a few results driven, all natural cognitive and memory enhancers on the market. Nordic ProDHA is a Fish Oil base supplement crafted by Nordic Naturals, a company whose expertise is Fish Oil based formulas. Nordic ProDHA is suggested to be a good way to get cognitive health and performance back on track and keep it there. Let’s take a look at this element, and the research studies conducted on it to see exactly what it has to offer in this arena.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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Nordic ProDHA contains 225 mg of DHA, 45 mg of EPA, 20 mg of other Omega 3's, 12 mg Oleic Acid and 7.5 IU of Mixed Tocopherols.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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Clearly, DHA is feature in Nordic ProDHA, but its formula actually contains a full array of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, all of which are derived from deep water fish like anchovies and salmon. This formula highlights it use of DHA, because it is most often associated with being able to boost brain health, but EPA has also been shown to have some abilities in this area as well, and it is also included in ProDHA’s formula. In fact, both these Omega 3 Fatty Acids have also been associated with augmenting cardiovascular, joint and skin health.
That said, DHA has shown some positive results in recent research studies when it comes to augmenting cognitive health. In one animal based study conduced by the National Institute on health, which was studying the affect of DHA on Alzheimer's disease, it was shown to help mice decrease plagues that play a role in this disease. However, the DHA used in this study contained Arachidonic Acid, which played a huge role in this positive outcome, as without it DHA’s effectiveness was reduced. Arachidonic Acid is not in Nordic ProDHA. Also, these studies have not been conducted on humans yet, so the results may actually be very different.
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So, relying solely on DHA based supplements like Nordic ProDHA
to augment cognitive health may be jumping the gun at this point, given the dearth of human studies. According to our research, there are actually some elements that can compliment a course of DHA. For instance, Choline levels begin to decline as we age, which have a direct affect on short and long term memory, and Fish Oils, like DHA, will do little to address this issue.
This may be why many experts suggest that consumers look for formulas that contain elements like Alpha GPC, which can help the body naturally produce more Choline. Recent research studies have shown that Alpha GPC can directly increase a whole host of brain functions, including memory, acuity, reasoning, information processing and overall mental performance.
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| Positives |
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• DHA may help increase brain health to some degree
• Can help increase cardiovascular, joint and skin health
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| Negatives |
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• Will not augment Choline levels
• Research studies have not been conducted on humans where cognitive function is concerned
• No testimonials posted at this time
• Does not contain Alpha GPC
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| Final Thoughts |
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Consumers who are looking to increase overall health and address a whole host of health issues ranging from cardiovascular disease to brain health may want to give Nordic ProDHA a try. But DHA or Fish Oil based products have not been shown to be the best approach to increasing cognitive function. While such products may address certain aspects of brain health, they leave other critical aspects untouched. Savvy consumers and health experts usually suggest using a multi spectrum approach that can keep Choline levels up and homocysteine levels in balance.
This is why products that contain Alpha GPC and B Vitamins like Folic Acid and Vitamins B6 and B12 are so very popular with consumers. Alpha GPC augments Choline production, while Folic Acid and Vitamins B6 and B12, when used together, keep homocysteine levels in check and may help keep cognitive decline at bay. Consumers, who use products that feature these elements often report that they feel clearer, more focused and that their memory is back on track. Thus, it may be unwise to settle for a formula that does not contains all of these elements, as you may not be getting the cognitive enhancement you are looking for without them.
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Editors Choice:
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of: Tue Nov 17th, 2009 |
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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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