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In addition to sage, herbal medicines that support memo include brahmi ( Bacopa monniera ) and ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ). The herbs ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ), lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) and passionflower ( Passiflora incarnata ) all reduce stress and have a calming effect. Eat a highly nutritious diet, hi gh in B-group vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium and zinc. Additionally, a B-Comple x or multivitamin and mineral supplement may be re quired. Manage stress via meditation , yoga or going for a walk. Stay social. And keep moving – exercise improves oxygenation and nut rition for the brain. ry and concentration How does it work? A suggested mechanism of action is its potential interaction with the cholinergic system and ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase activity. Acetylcholinesterase is the enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter used in neurons in the central nervous system which is essential for learning and memory. Impaired function of cholinergic neurons in the basal forebrain (the brain area critical to cognition) is associated with memory alteration. Sage also has beneficial effects on mood. In one study, 30 healthy people attended the laboratory on three separate days, seven days apart. On each day, their mood was assessed pre-dose and then again one hour and four hours after taking either sage or a placebo. Taking
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300mg of sage was shown to reduce anxiety at both one and four hours post-dose. A higher dose of 600mg
of sage was shown to both increase calmness at the four-hour assessment and to increase alertness and contentedness at both the one- and four-hour assessments.
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Dr Brad McEwen is a nutrition expert, naturopath, educator, researcher, mentor and new product developer.
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