P QQ Brain Health

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supplementshelf By Michael T. Murray, ND
rejuvenate your brain

PQQa new wonder supplementmay be able to help your brain fire
on all cylinders no matter your age
A
recently discovered, vitamin-
like compound known as
pyrroloquinoline quinoneor
PQQshows promise for boosting
mental performance and memory.
This naturally occurring compound
is an essential cofactor in cellular
functions and has been found in all
plant foods analyzed to date. Parsley,
green peppers, kiwi fruit, papaya, and
tofu are especially rich sources,
containing 23 mcg per 100-gram
serving. Green tea provides the same
amount per 4-oz serving.
What Does PQQ Do?

Studies show that PQQ is a key
regulator of cellular function and is
capable of neutralizing free radicals
to a much greater degree than many
other antioxidants such as vitamin C.
When PQQ is omitted from diets
in animal studies, it leads to growth
impairment, compromised immunity, and
abnormal reproductive function. The
daily requirement of PQQ seems to be
similar to that for folic acid (400mcg). Brain Benefits with PQQ Reverses cognitive impairment
As with other essential nutrients, the Current research has focused caused by chronic oxidative stress
immune system seems particularly primarily on PQQ's ability to protect and improves performance on memory
sensitive to low levels of PQQ. memory and cognition in both aging tests in animal models.
animals and humans. Here are some Protects the brain against
PQQ for Energy and Anti-Aging of the effects noted in the animal neurotoxicity from glutamate, mercury,
Another key action of PQQ involves studies involving PQQ: oxidopamine (a potent neurotoxin
mitochondriathe energy producing Blocks the formation of several used by scientists to induce Parkinsons
compartments in our cells. In addition compounds that are extremely in laboratory animals), and other
to PQQs powerful antioxidant effect, damaging to brain cells. powerful toxins.
it also promotes the generation of Protects against the self-oxidation Prevents development of a protein
new mitochondria within aging cells, of the DJ-1 gene, an early step in the associated with Parkinsons disease.
a process known as mitochondrial onset of Parkinsons disease. Protects nerve cells from the
biogenesis. This effect makes PQQ ripe Protects brain cells against beta-amyloid protein, which has
for further study in the anti-aging field. oxidative damage. been linked with Alzheimers disease.
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3 tips to improve your memory

No.1: Take fish oils | High quality No. 2: Eat blueberries | Blueberries and No. 3: Control blood sugar | The brain
fish oil supplements can help improve other berries are rich in plant pigments is critically dependent on a constant and
brain function as well as help ward off known as anthocyanidins that have been steady supply of blood sugar (glucose).
Alzheimers disease. Take 1,000 mg shown to improve mental function in When people are on the blood sugar
of EPA+DHA daily. numerous clinical studies. rollercoaster, its difficult to stay focused
and concentrate. One supplement that can
help even out blood sugar is PGX.
try it!
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Blueberry
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Just one pill per day
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and brain health.
Quality of Life Labs

VitaPQQ
This award-winning
supplement has
a hefty 20mg of
PQQ per capsule.
It's also gluten-free
and vegetarian. Try
one capsule daily.

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second opinion

supplementshelf By Michael T. Murray, ND

rejuvenate your brain

What Does PQQ Do?

3 tips to improve your memory

Berries for Life

Quality of Life Labs

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