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The Future of Brain Health
Brain fog? Low mood? Neuro-flavonoids offer a way forward.
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If you consistently feel flat, down or overwhelmed, your brain is sending you an important message. All of these symptoms are linked to neuro-inflammation, which is a hidden driver behind fatigue and poor focus. Read on to discover how powerful plant compounds called neuro-flavonoids can calm the brain and
defence system. When we eat flavonoid-rich foods, our brain, gut and heart health all benefit from the powerful antioxidant and anti- inflammatory properties that this protective chemistry provides. There are over 6,000 known flavonoids which can benefit different parts of the body. The Vitalogy Project is a neuroscience-led company that focuses on neuro-flavonoids — a specific group of flavonoids known
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support mental clarity, from the inside out. Understanding neuro-inflammation
We know what inflammation looks and feels like when we twist an ankle or strain a muscle, but – inflammation in the brain? That is harder to recognise. Neuro-inflammation is the brain’s immune response to stress, infection, injury or toxins. For short periods, it is a helpful and protective response.
for their ability to support blood flow to the brain and protect brain cells from damage. These powerful plant compounds also help calm neuro- inflammation, making them a key ally in supporting mental clarity, balanced mood, and long-term cognitive health. This is not just theory. At the heart of The Vitalogy Project’s brain health formula are clinical research-backed neuro-flavonoids that have been shown to improve mental energy, mood, memory and concentration, and reduce stress levels, burnout, brain fog and feeling ‘flat’. Megan Wilks (MSc, BNatMed, BCom) is founder and Chief Vitality Officer at The Vitalogy Project.
However, modern life is filled with neuro- inflammatory triggers which keep your body and brain in a constant state of low-grade inflammation. These include: chronic stress, poor diet (especially ultra-processed foods and a high sugar intake), lack of restorative sleep and rest, environmental toxins, a sedentary lifestyle, head knocks (including concussion) and disturbed gut health (because brain and gut function are closely connected). If these neuro-inflammatory triggers persist over time, they damage neurons and disrupt neurotransmitter balance, affecting how we feel, think and function and leading to mood changes, poor focus and cognitive decline. Increasingly, chronic neuro-inflammation is being linked to many common mental health challenges,
A growing body of research shows that neuro- flavonoid-rich diets improve memory, mood, focus, and slow cognitive ageing.
Take action now ... If you struggle to concentrate, feel mentally exhausted, are easily irritable or lacking in enthusiasm, your brain is trying to tell you something. Being proactive with the right nutrients, lifestyle changes and targeted support with a neuro-flavonoid-rich formula can make all the difference in protecting your brain and mental wellbeing in both the short- and long-term.
even in otherwise healthy people, including: brain fog, low mood, fatigue, memory problems, stress, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Nature’s protectors Flavonoids are a specific class of compounds found in fruit, vegetables, herbs and teas. Plants produce them to protect themselves against stress, UV damage and attacks from pathogens and pests; essentially, they are a plant’s immune
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