College Happenings

At college, it’s all too easy to slip into sloppy eating habits. Cafeteria food, convenience food, junk food – they feed the body, but do they really nourish? Is your brain getting what it needs to perform its best? Here are 3 nutrients that your brain will appreciate:

1. Most people know what the B complex vitamins do for the body, but not everyone is aware of just how much they do for the brain. Not only do B vitamins enhance brain function, such as memory and acuity, but they also affect mental health and mood.
2. Vitamin C is well-known for its antioxidant effects and its benefits to the immune system. However, there is also evidence that it has much to offer the brain as well, aiding in motivation, as well as other aspects of mental health and functioning.
3. Zinc can help keep your brain sharp and your thoughts focused. Deficiencies of this nutrient can result in mental confusion and depression.

Recent research indicates that getting nutrients through the foods you consume is better than popping supplements. As essential as these nutrients are, too much can do as much harm as too little, so if supplementing, use as directed and seek a health care professional’s advice for any questions.