THE NEUROSCIENCE OF BRAIN HEALTH: WHAT THE LATEST RESEARCH REVEALS

In recent years, neuroscience has made remarkable strides in understanding how your brain stays healthy—and what factors contribute to its decline. As researchers delve deeper into the brain's intricate architecture, one message becomes clear: brain health is shaped by a dynamic interplay of genetics, lifestyle, and environment. The latest research offers both hope and practical guidance for maintaining cognitive function across your lifespan.

One of the most groundbreaking insights in neuroscience is the concept of neuroplasticity—your brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. This adaptability continues well into adulthood and old age, suggesting that the brain is not a static organ but a responsive, evolving system. Activities like learning new skills, engaging in complex problem-solving, or even navigating new environments can stimulate neural growth and strengthen cognitive reserves.

Recent studies underscore the impact of lifestyle choices on brain health. Regular physical exercise, especially aerobic activity, has been shown to boost the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a protein that supports neuron survival and growth.

Sleep, long underrated, has emerged as another pillar of brain health. Research from the University of California, Berkeley, has shown that deep sleep facilitates memory consolidation and clears out neurotoxic waste products. Poor sleep quality, in contrast, is strongly linked to the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Diet also plays a key role in cognitive longevity. Diets rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and flavonoids—such as the Mediterranean diet—have been associated with lower rates of cognitive decline.

Numerous supplements are of interest when it comes to supporting your brain. We offer three great products from Healthy Living Solutions to support brain health. If you are interested in taking preventative measures to keep your brain healthy, you may want to try Brain Support or Advanced Cognitive Support.

Brain Support is taken twice a day and includes Choline for neurotransmitter synthesis, Phosphatidylserine Complex for cognitive support, DHA powder for brain cell membrane health, L-Carnitine Tartrate to support brain energy and mitochondrial function, Ginkgo Biloba Extract to support memory and cognitive function, and Inositol to support mood and neurotransmitter signaling.

Advanced Cognitive Support is taken once a day and helps maintain neurologic and cognitive health by providing cellular antioxidant support from L-Ergothioneine, a premier antioxidant.

If you are already experiencing memory loss or cognitive failure, you may want to try Advanced Brain Support. This product is taken twice a day and includes the following ingredients:

BacoMind® Bacopa: clinically studied for memory, learning, and focus

Cognizin® Citicoline: supports brain energy metabolism and cognition

Velvet Bean Extract: supports dopamine production

Phosphatidylserine: supports memory and cognitive function

Aronia Berry Extract: antioxidant

While genetics play a role in susceptibility to neurological conditions, research offers a powerful message: many aspects of brain health are within your control. One thing is clear: taking care of your brain is no longer optional—it's essential.

*These statements are culmination of the knowledge and experience of the team at Carl’s Drug Store. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider with questions concerning any medical condition or treatment. Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.