Close Banner

This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.

I'm A Neuroscientist — Here's How I'm Caring For My Brain In 2023

Author:

Morgan Chamberlain

January 10, 2023

Former mbg Supplement Editor

By Morgan Chamberlain

Former mbg Supplement Editor

Morgan Chamberlain is mindbodygreen's former supplement editor. She graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in magazine journalism and a minor in nutrition.

Image by BONNINSTUDIO / Stocksy

January 10, 2023

With over 30 years of experience as a mind-body-brain connection researcher, clinical neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D., BSc, has an intimate understanding of how the mind, body, and brain work together to help promote brain longevity.

You see, the mind directly impacts cognitive health and function and performance—now and down the road.

brain guard+

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

(108)

"The mind drives the brain, but the mind also uses the brain. So, if the brain is not healthy, this can affect how we function mentally, our cognitive processing, and memory formation," she explains.

Leaf suggests a combination of behavioral and lifestyle processes to improve mental self-care and brain health, including supplements that help protect and nourish your brain.*

"Brain supplements, also known as 'nootropics,' are becoming more commonly used as a way to promote memory creation and mental clarity, improve learning and processing speed, and combat occasional brain fog,"* she explains.

One of Leaf's go-to recommendations for overall cognitive performance and longevity? mindbodygreen's brain guard+.*

Why Caroline Leaf swears by brain guard+.

mindbodygreen's brain guard+ formula includes fully potent, clinically researched dosages of effective ingredients, including:*

Citicoline to promote critical neurotransmitter production and neuronal health and function throughout the lifespan. This powerhouse neuronutrient has been clinically shown to increase mental ATP energy, enhance brain cell membrane formation, and support mental processing speed 1 and ability to tune out distractions.
Resveratrol to combat oxidative stress and deliver neuroprotection. Clinically shown to increase cerebral blood flow 2, this potent antioxidant helps enhance cognitive task performance 3, bolster cellular resilience and mitochondrial health, and promote brain longevity.
Kanna to enhance mental well-being and mood. Sourced from South Africa, this nootropic botanical helps balance key neurotransmitters (like serotonin), strengthens stress resilience, and has been clinically shown to improve executive function and cognitive flexibility 4.

"This is an amazing, clinically researched, very potent combination of important substances," Leaf expounds.

The takeaway.

"Whether you're 25 or 75, it's never too early to protect and nourish your brain," Leaf explains. If you want a comprehensive nootropic formula to help promote cognitive performance and brain longevity, then brain guard+ is the supplement for you.*

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you.