Definitely.
Many studies have been conducted on this topic, and two studies done in Guatemala and Cali, Colombia, demonstrate that poor nutrition can negatively affect an infant's brain development and I.Q. For instance, the study done in Guatemala, as quoted by Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., studied babies in four different villages. In two of the villages, babies and young children up to age seven were given a nutrient-rich drink supplement. In two other villages, similar-aged children were given a drink supplement lower in vitamins and minerals. All the children were the nutrient drinks twice daily.
Vitamins And Nutrition
The study reached two pertinent conclusions:
1. In all the villages, small babies with low intrauterine growth rates showed slower growth, had lower verbal scores, and many performed worse on memory tests.
2. The small babies who received the nutrient-rich drink supplement had reversed most of these effects by the time they reached adolescence. These children had excellent cognitive function as well as strong information processing abilities.
Overall, the researchers concluded:
Children fed excellent nutrition early on, even those with low birth-weights and other possible disadvantages, can overcome brain development issues that include verbal skills, memory, and cognition. In other words, nutrition has a definite effect on childhood brain development.
How Do You Boost Your Baby's Brain with Nutrition?
Good question. Researchers have narrowed down the list of vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals that are more important to brain development at an early age. These include:
- folate
- vitamin B12
- thiamine
- riboflavin
- panthothenic acid
- biotin
- ascorbate
- vitamin A
- carotenoids
- vitamins D, E, and K
That might sound like a lot of alphabet soup, so let's see if we can translate that into actual foods that you can feed your kids. Foods that contain many of the above mentioned vitamins and minerals include:
- whole grains
- berries
- lean meats like salmon and chicken
- leafy greens
- beans and peas
- fortified cereals
If you're not sure whether your child's brain nutritional needs are being met, one of the best supplements you can feed is blue-green algae. According to Dr. Jeffrey Bruno, "at least six studies have demonstrated the benefits of AFA algae (aphanizomenon flos-aqua) on improving children's cognition, mood, behaviors, and academic performance."
Just in case you think your kid might be trading the "healthy brain food" lunch you packed for him for a couple of Twinkies at school, supplementing his diet with a couple capsules of high-quality freeze-dried AFA algae will make sure his nutritional needs are covered!
Black Friday Optimum Nutrition PerforMAXX, 120 Capsules 2011 Deals
Nov 23, 2011 18:59:57
Click for larger image and other views
Black Friday Optimum Nutrition PerforMAXX, 120 Capsules Feature
- Performance blend of 40 ingredients
- Higher doses of antioxidants
- 23 Vitamins and Minerals
Black Friday Optimum Nutrition PerforMAXX, 120 Capsules Overview
Performaxx is packed with all the vitamins and essential minerals you would expect from a premium multiple PLUS a definitive proprietary blend of progressive antioxidants and other ingredients. Together these nutrients help maximize performance and recovery by serving as essential cofactors which are necessary for literally thousands of chemical reactions that take place every day in the active individual.Black Friday Optimum Nutrition PerforMAXX, 120 Capsules Specifications
 | PERFORMAXX SPORTS MULTIPLE |
 Nutrition Information |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Quality Counts: GMP Certified Products
Optimum Nutrition's commitment to quality is evident throughout the entire product development process. As a continued measure of quality, all vendors must provide a Certificate of Analysis for each raw material supplied. The certified analyses are also verified through random in-house and independent laboratory testing. To further diminish any chance of physical, chemical, and microbiological contaminants, ON has established and implemented a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program. Quality assurance professionals make routine checks on all storage, blending, and production areas and conduct daily inspections.
About Optimum Nutrition: True Strength
Since 1986, Optimum Nutrition has been supporting the nutrition goals of elite athletes around the world. Building on a foundation of company owned and operated production facilities, unparalleled manufacturing expertise, and uncompromising quality standards, ON continually strives to bring athletes and active individuals sports nutrition solutions designed to make a real difference in performance. Whether your goals involve strength, speed, power, endurance - or any combination - ON supplements work as hard as you do. Realize your True Strength with the quality and innovation leader.
What's in the Box
Optimum Nutrition PerforMAXX, 120 capsules.
SAVE NOW on Black Friday offers below!
Available In Stock. |
| This Black Friday Optimum Nutrition PerforMAXX, 120 Capsules ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. |
Price : Click to Check Update Prices Please. |
