How to Increase Brain Power

There are many ways to boost brain power, including eating certain foods. For example, the flavanols in cocoa can stimulate the brain. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and carob affect concentration, response time and recall as well as boost blood flow to areas of the brain. Here are a few ways to increase brain power.

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1. Boost brain power by eating certain foods. Chocolate can increase brain power by stimulating the brain in several ways. Increased blood flow helps concentration and increases learning capabilities.
2. Retain brain function and help improve information processing speed and memory by taking folic acid. Brains need folic acid, which is a natural B-vitamin folate, to generate new cells and produce DNA.
3. Challenge your short-term memory and perform significantly better in word recall by taking sage oil tablets. Sage oil inhibits acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, which is necessary for proper brain functioning.
4. Improve concentration and memory with ginko biloba. German studies show ginko biloba improves clarity of thinking and protects cell membranes and neurotransmitter functions. Ginko biloba acts as an antioxidant and scavenges free radicals that destroy cells.
5. Stay mentally active. It improves mental acuity and increases brain power, so solve crossword and Sudoku puzzles, the Rubik's cube and jigsaw puzzles. Learn how to play a musical instrument or a new, challenging piece of music, play board and memory games and read as much as possible to help your brain function at its highest level.
6. Encourage and boost brain power by eating omega-3 fatty acid capsules and several servings of fish each week. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for increased learning ability, problem-solving skills, focus, memory and communication between brain cells.