Education For The Healthy Mind

Study where and when you want. Live, learn, apply.

Foods and supplements to power up your health journey

Here’s a handy roundup of brain health supports from this issue of sage. Read through this list and make a note of the ones that make sense for you and your family. Then breeze through the grocery store, confident that you’re filling your cart with seriously healthy star power.

B-COMPLEX VITAMINS ( p .18)

Taking B vitamins—including vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12—throughout young adulthood has been linked to better brain function in midlife.

CURCUMIN ( p .18)

The main active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin has anti-inflammatory actions and may help prevent amyloid buildup in the brain.

CITICOLINE ( p .18)

This is a potent supplemental source of choline, which is needed to make acetylcholine, a brain messenger critical for memory.

ASHWAGANDHA ( p .14)

A known adaptogen, ashwagandha has been shown to lower cortisol levels to help relieve stress.

L-THEANINE ( p .14)

An amino acid derived from green tea, L-theanine is often used for stress, anxiety, sleep, and mood improvement.

MCT OIL ( p .24)

Medium-chin triglyceride oil, or MCT oil, plays a role in increasing brain energy metabolism in certain conditions.

FISH OIL ( p .24)

Rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, fish oil helps protect against neurodegeneration in older adults.

Shape the future of natural health

After a busy season filled with fresh air and exploration, it will soon be time to settle into a new routine. For kids, the adventures of summer will be muted by the sound of the school bell, and they’ll settle in to put their brains to work.

Because September marks an exciting milestone for growing minds, the next issue of sage will focus on supporting kids’ health and development. The change of season (and sticky fingers) also brings new (and not-so-new) germs, so we’ll be sharing how we can support our immune systems as cold and flu season puts them to the test.

From natural remedies to quick and easy recipes that were designed with the lunchbox—and the pickiest of eaters—in mind, we’ll be serving up everything you need to keep you and your kiddos happy and healthy come September.

See you then!