Memory and concentration disorders can occur at any age and manifest themselves in different ways: learning difficulties, memory lapses, loss of concentration. Nutrition can play a significant role in maintaining and even improving these functions. Being able to concentrate is necessary in many circumstances, so discover our range of products designed to stimulate your functions.
Anxiety, independently of depression, favours the onset of cognitive disorders, particularly in the elderly, with the risk of cognitive decline. Such disorders are almost always present, to varying degrees, in persistent or recurrent adjustment disorders, in people who are exhausted or burnt out.
Memory problems, word-finding difficulties and other cognitive (mental function) disorders are common concerns in the elderly. Mild cognitive impairment, however, is not dementia, as this is only diagnosed when memory and another cognitive function are affected simultaneously and severely enough to affect the person's ability to carry out their usual daily tasks. Dementia is far more severe than a mild cognitive disorder such as difficulty remembering certain names.
There are a number of plants that are ideal for stimulating our cognitive functions.
Already known for its excellent effects on blood circulation, ginkgo biloba also has virtues for memory and intellectual functions. Its many active ingredients are reputed to act on all types of memory loss, including more serious disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. "It can be used in the form of liquid extracts, capsules or simply as an infusion. For greater effectiveness, we recommend regular consumption, even as a preventive measure. You can take 3-week cures per month, for a maximum of 3 months. Ask your pharmacist if you are already taking any medication, as interactions are possible (Levothyrox, anticoagulants, etc....)", explains Sylvie Hampikian, pharmacologist and expert in alternative medicine.
Rhodiola, an adaptogen, is another brain booster. It boosts mental alertness and improves cognitive reflexes. "You can take it in capsule form for 3 weeks a month, for a maximum of 3 consecutive months, at the recommended dosage. Prefer an infusion? Add one teaspoon of dried root to a 25-cl cup of water. Boil for 5-10 minutes, then strain. Avoid taking it in the evening, as it is slightly stimulating and may disturb sleep in some people. Finally, ask your pharmacist if you are already taking any medication, as interactions are possible, particularly with anticoagulants, antidiabetics, antihypertensives and psychotropic drugs", recommends Sylvie Hampikian.
Particularly indicated in cases of physical and intellectual fatigue, ginseng root can be taken raw, as an infusion, grated or powdered... Its effectiveness for this purpose has been recognized by the WHO. But ginseng root is also proving just as effective against fatigue-related memory loss. "You can take it in capsule form for 3 weeks a month, but for no more than 3 consecutive months. Caution: its use is formally contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of hormonal disorders or risk of hormone-dependent cancer", warns our expert.
Sage improves concentration and memory. It can be taken as an herbal tea, with no more than 10 g of dried plant per day (3 cups), in 2-week cures per month. It is formally contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of hormonal disorders or risk of hormone-dependent cancer.
Preventing cognitive impairment requires a holistic approach, combining a varied diet, regular physical activity, mental stimulation and frequent social interaction. At the same time, it is crucial to manage chronic diseases and adopt a healthy lifestyle, including smoking cessation. These practices, combined with an increased intake of natural antioxidants, promote lasting preservation of cognitive function and significantly improve quality of life over the years.
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