Excerpted
from a lecture by K. Steven Whiting Ph.D., Director, Institute
of Nutritional Science. Reproduced by permission.
Ever had a problem remembering a telephone number or an address, or even someone’s name? It happens to all of us once in awhile, but for millions, aging means more frequent memory loss. Fortunately, science has come a long way in identifying the specific brain chemicals responsible for short term memory. Through the use of key nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, fatty compounds and amino acids, we can now provide the body with the essential raw materials it needs to help maintain rapid and accurate synapse, allowing the body to naturally restore memory capabilities.
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