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Brain Nutrition Nutrition influences brain function in a variety of ways. The brain disturbances of an alcoholic, unstable diabetic, pellagra victim, or elderly patient with vitamin B12 and/or folic acid deficiency are all recognized examples of nutritional mental illnesses. Vitamin deficiency is always a concern with brain dysfunction, and the risk of deficiency increases as mental disorder increases. B-vitamins play a critical role in brain function. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a notable cause of numbness, tingling, incoordination, and impaired cognitive function. Niacin deficiency presents as dementia, dermatitis, and diarrhea. Thiamine deficiency causes cognitive dysfunction and is fully expressed in malnourished alcoholics as Wernicke's psychosis. Vitamin-mineral supplementation is a desirable component of nutritional therapy, although high doses of individual nutrients are only desirable in acute deficiency states. Our emphasis is always on correct proportioning of nutrient intake - the right molecules at the right place at the right time. Sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium are the key mineral ions in the brain and must be maintained in critical balance. Low calcium levels produce tetany, painful muscle contractions with dizziness, confusion, and even seizures. Hyperventilation causes a sudden drop in blood calcium levels and produces tetany. Magnesium can reduce brain irritation and block seizures during alcohol withdrawal and toxemia during pregnancy. Extra calcium and magnesium tend to have a calming effect and are safe to take in supplemental form. Potassium intake is often deficient and increased potassium intake is desirable. Sugars and sodium salts are used in moderation. Protein intake is carefully considered because of the many possibilities for ingested protein to cause nervous system disease through biochemical and immune misadventures.
Most food-input problems can be avoided by using an elemental nutrient formula. We can expect brain function to settle into a more stable, more functional state within 10 days on an ENF even in disturbed patients. If mental aberrations are severe, many months of careful feeding using an ENF plus meticulously selected and prepared food may be required. With improved mental clarity, better cognitive functioning, and more stable moods, cravings and compulsive eating are less likely to upset nutritional balances.
The problems of adverse brain effects of
nutrient deficiencies, the toxic effect of molecules derived from
food, and the immunogenic potential of food proteins and peptides
are under-recognized. There are a host of clues that link the food
supply to mysterious and threatening neurological diseases. We
suggest that a prudent person suffering early brain-dysfunction
symptoms would be wise to pursue vigorous, thorough diet revision at
the earliest opportunity. Because some brain dysfunction compromises
judgment learning, and motivation, family members, friends and
professional advisor often have to provide the right direction and
support.
Drugs bought on the street and in pharmacies that target the brain
are used excessively and inappropriately adding to increasing
numbers of disturbed and dysfunctional people. Because some brain
dysfunction compromises judgment, learning and motivation, family
members, friends and professional advisors often have to initiate
diet revision and provide the right direction and support.
We have
different people in mind who can benefit from the brain
rescue starter pack. 1
Self-directed health care: We suggest that a prudent
person suffering early brain-dysfunction symptoms would
be wise to pursue vigorous, thorough diet revision at
the earliest opportunity. 2.
Professional and well-motivated non-professional support
persons: Because brain dysfunction may compromise
judgment, learning and motivation, family members,
friends and professional advisors often have to initiate
diet revision and provide the right direction and
support. The two
books in the starter pack are for advanced readers and
are most suitable for people who can study the texts and
implement a detailed program of diet revision.
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