OPTIMIZING BRAIN HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE THROUGH ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Editor (s): Dr. Rajesh Yadav, Dr. Sacheen Kumar, Anita.D.Dubey
Publisher: SAAR Publications (Reg.)
Published: August 2024
Language: English
ISBN: 978-81-973556-9-1
DOI: 10.21276/saar/9788197355691
Page: 223
Citation: Dr. Rajesh Yadav, Dr. Sacheen Kumar, Anita.D.Dubey (2024) Optimizing Brain Health and Performance through Essential Nutrients and Lifestyle Changes. SAAR Publications. DOI: 10.21276/saar/9788197355691
ABOUT THE BOOK
“Optimizing Brain Health and Performance Through Essential Nutrients and Lifestyle Changes” is a timely and essential guide for anyone seeking to enhance their mental acuity, emotional well-being, and overall brain function. This book offers a beacon of hope and practical solutions in an era where stress, digital overload, and poor dietary habits threaten cognitive vitality. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the collective wisdom of leading neuroscience, nutrition, and holistic health experts, this book demystifies the complex relationship between our brains and the nutrients we consume. It delves into the critical roles of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants, illustrating how they nourish our neural pathways and support cognitive resilience.
But nutrients alone are not the sole guardians of brain health. The authors thoughtfully explore the synergistic effects of lifestyle changes, from physical exercise and mindfulness practices to sleep optimization and social connections. These elements are woven into a comprehensive, actionable plan designed to empower readers to take charge of their brain health. What sets this book apart is its practical approach. It is a compilation of scientific findings and a roadmap to implement these insights in everyday life. With clear, evidence-based recommendations, personalized strategies, and easy-to-follow tips, it equips readers with the tools they need to achieve peak cognitive performance and sustain it throughout their lives.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword (v)
Preface (vii)
| 1. | Life Style and Brain Performance Mohini Singh, Rishabh Yadav and Vineeta Yadav | (1) |
| 2. | Gut-Microbiota-Brain Axis: A Bi-directional Interaction Madhuri Sinha, Ananta Saikiab, Moloya Gogoi | (10) |
| 3. | Dieting and Brain Function Vineeta Yadav and Mohini Singh | (17) |
| 4. | Dietary Influence on Cognition and Memory Hamid Raza Moqaddasia, Fatima Rezaib | (36) |
| 5. | Exercise and Brain functioning Ankita Nigam, Aditi Rai, Shruti Saini, Sayer Maqbool Bhat, Bhumika Arora, Rajesh Yadav | (50) |
| 6. | Exploring Cannabidiol [CBD] as a Therapeutic Agent in Neurodegenerative Disorders Prachi Tomar, Anshika Dubey, Saumya Tripathi, Shruti Mishra, Achyut Pandey | (60) |
| 7. | Food and Neurodegenerative Disorders Pratibha Bhadauriya and Ajay Kumar Pandey | (68) |
| 8. | Neurodegeneration and Cannabidiol: A Novel Therapeutic Alliance Chetna Bhagoji | (76) |
| 9. | Role of Vitamins in Brain Function Pankaj Mittal, Manu Mehrotra, Manish Baboo Agarwal, Manish Kumar Panday | (83) |
| 10. | The Impact of Seafood Consumption on Brain Health and Cognition Ajit Pal Singh, Rahul Saxena, Suyash Saxena | (98) |
| 11. | Minerals for Brain Functioning Zoobiya Islam, Himani Bisht, Mayuri Rastogi | (115) |
| 12. | A Mediterranean Diet for Brain Health Neelesh Kumar Maurya, Shashi Soni, Uroosa Noor, Ena Gupta | (126) |
| 13. | Neuroinflammatory Role of Diet in the Brain Riya Pandey, Pratichi Singh | (139) |
| 14. | Unlocking the Secrets: How a Vegan Diet Impacts Brain Health Kapil Shroti, O.P. Upadhyay, Prashu | (158) |
| 15. | Vitamins and Their Role in Brain Function Samit Kumar, Dinesh Kumar Mishra, Nahid Usmani, Harendra Kumar | (169) |
| 16. | The Impact of Diet on Neuroinflammation: Understanding the Connection and Implications for Optimal Health Jyoti Mishra, Anil Kumar Verma, Aditi Raina, Rahul Saxena | (182) |
| 17. | Effect of Lifestyle on human brain performance Anjulata Singh, Dinesh.Mishra, Nahid Usmani, Sushma Singh | (191) |
| 18. | Probiotic Association with Microbiota: Role of Probiotics in the alteration of Microbiota and prevention of Cancer Cardiovascular disease and Cognition Shruti Saini, Ankita Nigam, Aditi Rai, Sayer Maqbool Bhat, Bhumika Arora, Pratichi Singh, Richa Choudhary, Rajesh Yadav | (196) |