Brain nutrients: Cerebral metabolism and micronutrients

Abstract

Optimal cognitive capacity is vital throughout all stages of life. Most notably a healthy nutrition in childhood and adolescence is crucial for brain development and cognitive performance. Micronutrients are an essential component of several general cellular functions as well as of functions to neurologic activity such as the synthesis of dopamine, serotonin, and myelin formation. An adequate dietary supply with brain active micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids is therefore in school children of essential significance. The possibilities and limitations to boost the cognitive capacity of children for the purpose of a “brain doping” will be discussed. ISSN: 2639-4391