Free radicals & how get rid of them!   by PhillyVideoGuy

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Memory & free radicals

As the brain cells grow older, they sometimes stop communicating with each other. As an effect, it slows down essential processes like thinking, short-term memory retrieval, and regenerating new cells.

Therefore, anti-oxidants are essential to maintain not only good health, but a good memory as well. Good sources of anti-oxidants include:

Vitamin A and beta-carotene 

Carrots, spinach, cantaloupe, winter squash

Vitamin C 

Citrus fruits, broccoli, strawberries, tomatoes

Vitamin E 

Nuts, seeds, vegetable oil, wheat germ

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Cut back on fat and replace it with foods rich in anti-oxidants 

Nothing will replace a well-balanced meal, but to make sure that your body doesn't lack any of its nutritional needs, it would be a good idea to take food supplements.

As the name implies, they're supplements, and not replacements.

Eat More Fish 

Omega 3-6-9

Scientific research also indicates that eating fish can indeed sharpen your memory. Most fish fat contains the polyunsaturated fatty acid DHA, which performs a significant part in the brain development of young children. Tests show that kids who consume adequate foods containing DHA score better on IQ tests than those who take lesser amounts of DHA.

Fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids which opens up new communication centers in the brain's neurons. This allows your mind to operate at its peak performance.

Omega 3-6-9

Quit smoking, stupid 

Another significant finding suggests that smoking can affect the ability of the brain to process information properly. Chain smokers have higher risks of impairing their visual and verbal memories.

So the next time you think of smoking, remember that it's not only dangerous to your health, but you are sacrificing your memory functions as well.

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