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Brain Health Section
Brain Health Section
by Dawn Thorpe Jarvis
Formulated by Top Neurologist
David Perlmutter, M.D.
BRAIN
HEALTH
Something to Think About
Currently Americans spend $2.3 Billion annually on cognitive health
supplements and the market is expected to grow at 20% annually
in the future. Behind this cognitive health boom are baby boomers,
parents (supplementing kids for school performance), college students,
and of course, seniors.
by Dawn Thorpe Jarvis, Senior Director of
Nutrition Science & Educational Content
NON
GMO
Project
VERIFIED
nongmoproject.org
† These statements have not been evaluated by
the Food and Drug Administration. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
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Dr. Perlmutter is regarded as one of America’s top Neurologists and he is uniquely
qualified as a highly experienced Board Certified Neurologist and brain expert, and
also as a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. In his books, Dr. Perlmutter shares
the latest research on brain health and provides dietary strategies to help us protect
ourselves by supporting our microbiome with probiotics and eating a clean organic,
GMO-free diet, with no toxins or chemicals—especially agricultural pesticides and
herbicides such as glyphosate. He advocates following an anti-inflammatory diet for
a healthier brain by avoiding sugar and processed carbs, particularly those containing
gluten. He encourages us to consume more healthy natural fats that are vital for a healthy
brain, along with plenty of fresh organic vegetables rich in protective antioxidants and
other essential brain nutrients.
Aware of the growing demand for cognitive support, Garden of Life wanted to offer
Certified Organic, Non-GMO Verified, science-based formulas to support brain health.
The new Dr. Formulated Brain Health line offers three age-specific formulas, each
uniquely designed with carefully selected, clinically studied ingredients to meet the
specific needs of the target users.
Memory & Focus for Adults 40+
is designed to promote memory, sharper
focus and clear thinking. † As we age,
we require support for continued brain
health. This unique formula has two key
ingredients. First, this formula contains
600mg of Organic Neurophenol™ which is
a clinically studied blend of Organic Grape
Extract and Organic Wild Blueberry Extract
that has been clinically shown to improve
memory performance. † Second, it contains
Organic NeuroFactor™ Whole Coffee
Fruit which has been shown to promote
BDNF production. † BDNF (Brain Derived
Neurotrophic Factor ) is a protein that
prevents neurodegeneration and creates
new brain cells.
CLINICALLY STUDIED
NEUROPHENOL™ berries are high
in antioxidants and it is well documented
that blueberries and fruit flavonoids play
a significant role in memory support and
a healthy aging brain. Neurophenol is a
unique clinically studied blend of standardized extracts of French
Organic Grapes and Canadian Organic Wild Blueberries providing
polyphenols including flavonoids
such as anthocyanins.
A multi-center double-blind, randomized
placebo controlled trial with 215 healthy
human subjects between the ages of 60
and 70 years, evaluated the effects of
dietary supplementation with 600mg of
Neurophenol versus placebo on memory.
After 6 months, participants made fewer
memory errors in tests compared to their
baseline scores. The total number of correct
wo rds recalled in tests was significantly
higher in the Neurophenol group than in
the placebo group after 6 months. The
authors concluded that this study shows the
potential benefits of Neurophenol for elderly
subjects.
CLINICALLY STUDIED
NEUROFACTOR™
Dr. Formulated Memory & Focus for Adults
40+ contains 100mg of Organic NeuroFactor
Whole Coffee Fruit. These 100% organic
premium Arabica whole coffee cherries are grown at a dedicated,
family-owned plantation in remote regions of Mexico. They are
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