Brain
Sustain NeuroActives™ is a dietary supplement designed by internationally
recognized Board Certified Neurologist David Perlmutter, MD. Its unique formula
provides the potent brain protective and mental performance enhancing levels of
N-acetyl-cysteine, phosphatidylserine, acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha lipoic acid,
coenzyme Q10, and Ginkgo biloba found in Brain Sustain™ powder, now in a
convenient capsule form. Extensive published clinical research supports the effectiveness
of these powerful ingredients in supporting brain health.
These
ingredients include:
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) dramatically increases the body’s production
of glutathione, one of the brain’s most important antioxidants. NAC itself
is a potent antioxidant shown to reduce formation of nitric oxide, a free radical
implicated for a causative role in Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s
disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders.(1)
Phosphatidylserine produces marked memory and learning improvements in demented
patients, according to research conducted at Stanford University.(2) Like acetyl-L-carnitine
and coenzyme Q-10, phosphatidylserine plays an important role in neuronal energy
production and chemical communication.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine, like coenzyme Q-10, enhances neuronal energy pro-duction
by transporting fuel sources into the mitochondria – the energy producing
machinery of the neuron. This particularly benefits damaged brain neurons, which
are characterized by decreased energy producing ability. In addition, acetyl-L-carnitine
acts as an effective antioxidant and been demon-strated to protect laboratory
animals from developing parkinsonism when they are exposed to chemicals known
to induce the condition.(3) A report in a recent issue of Neurology found that
acetyl-L-carnitine profoundly reduces the rate of progression of Alzheimer’s
disease in younger patients.(4)
Alpha Lipoic Acid provides powerful antioxidant action and regenerates other
important brain antioxidants including vitamins E, C, and glutathione. Unlike
other antioxidants, alpha lipoic acid is both fat- and water-soluble, greatly
enhancing its ability to be absorbed from the gut and penetrate into the brain.(5)
Coenzyme Q-10 measurably increases the efficiency of cellular energy production,
as demonstrated in studies performed at the Massachusetts General Hospital.(6)
In addition, it serves as a potent brain antioxidant. These effects explain
why major institutions worldwide are vigorously evaluating coenzyme Q10 as a
therapeutic aid in brain disorders.(7)
Gingko biloba, one of the most extensively studied nutritional supplements for
neurodegenerative conditions, directly improves brain metabolism, increases
brain blood flow, and provides antioxidant action. In a placebo-controlled,
double-blind randomized trial published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association, Gingko biloba not only stabilized Alzheimer’s disease; many
subjects demonstrated an actual improvement noted in various standardized psychological
tests.(8)
Four capsules of Brain Sustain NeuroActives™ provide the following:
N-Acetyl-Cysteine 400 mg
Phosphatidylserine 100 mg
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 400 mg
Lipoic Acid 80 mg
Coenzyme Q-10 60 mg
Ginkgo Biloba extract (leaf) 24% Ginkgo Heterosides 60 mg
Other ingredients: Magnesium Citrate, Cellulose (capsule), Leucine, Silicon
Dioxide. This product contains no wheat, soy or corn.
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