Brain nutrition: the micronutrients your brain consumes every day
The brain is demanding in terms of micronutrients. Not because it is fragile, but because it is constantly active and its operating mechanisms depend on specific molecules.
Understanding which micronutrients are involved in which cognitive functions allows for a targeted nutritional approach.
Key micronutrients and their roles
Source: EFSA Panel. Scientific Opinions on health claims related to essential nutrients. EFSA Journal, 2009-2010.
Why intakes can be insufficient
Even with a balanced diet, certain micronutrients can be supplied in insufficient quantities, particularly iodine, zinc, vitamin B12 and folates. Needs can also increase during periods of intense cognitive stress.
To understand the role of nutrition in brain function, read our article on functional brain nutrition.
What MySynapz observes
Brain nutrition is one of the pillars of the MySynapz method. The cognitive diagnosis includes an evaluation of eating habits to identify potential micronutritional deficiencies.
Observing what the brain receives is the basis of any serious cognitive approach.
Brain nutrition starts with the basics. And the basics are the micronutrients the brain consumes every day.
Start with your MySynapz diagnosis to identify the priority levers for you.
Scientific sources:
1. EFSA Panel. Scientific Opinions on health claims related to essential nutrients. EFSA Journal, 2009-2010.
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