4 vitamins that boost brain power, foods rich in them, and a super easy multivitamin drink recipe

During the growing years, physical growth can be measured, but when it comes to mental growth and brainpower, these are things that can't be measured easily. Hence, it is very important to take extra care of the brain health and nourish it with all necessary nutrients that play the key role in the development of the human brain. In a recent video on YouTube, Dr. Hansa Yogendra has explained that there are 4 such vitamins, which help in improving the functioning of the human brain and enhance IQ levels. In the video, she has explained about these 4 smart vitamins and the food sources that supply them and also shared a powerful multivitamin drink recipe that provides these 4 vital vitamins. Scroll down to read the details.

The first vitamin is vitamin B, all the B vitamins are good for improving brain health, it improves energy, alertness, among other things all these B vitamins are found in foods such as dark leafy vegetables like spinach etc., banana, avocado, potatoes, whole grains, beans, lentils and dairy products. She adds that vitamin B6 helps in developing the neurotransmission, the well known supplement is B9 or folate which supports brain function and balances psychological brain health. Vitamin B3, B9 and B12 are essential for healthy development and maintenance of your brain and nervous system in general.

As per her, the second vitamin to enhance IQ is vitamin C. She explains that this vitamin has several valuable health benefits and so it is an essential vitamin. This wonderful vitamin is abundantly found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemon, kiwi, papaya, strawberries, bell peppers, amla, Indian gooseberry and many other fruits and vegetables. Even the researchers have shown that those who were given vitamin C in the form of one glass of orange juice daily for 6 months scored remarkably better in the IQ test than those who were not given vitamin C, she confirms. She also claims that vitamin C protects the memory and thinking power of those who are aging.

Third comes vitamin D, we have often heard how important this vitamin D is for our physical and mental health, she informs in the video and adds that Vitamin D is found in spinach, okra and soya beans. According to her, vitamin D is necessary for healthy nerve function, improving IQ level and maintaining a good mood. Deficiency of this vitamin is associated with learning disability among children, lower IQ and poor understanding. Besides this, a lack of vitamin D may also bring depression and impact your bone health. So in order to prevent all these issues, try to get at least half an hour of sunlight in the morning or in the evening, she suggests.

The fourth vitamin is vitamin E. This vitamin helps brain growth and support developing cells, thereby enhancing the IQ, she adds in the video. Vitamin E can be sourced from nuts such as peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, vegetable oils and vegetables like spinach and pumpkin. It is a fat soluble antioxidant, so it can cross the blood and brain barrier to reduce oxidative stress on the brain. Vitamin E is also known to protect the mind and memory during the aging process.

As per her post, this multivitamin drink can be consumed for morning breakfast or early morning to replenish the vitamin supply. All you need to do is, take 1 cup papaya, 1 cup pomegranate seed and a spoon of lemon juice and then add cow's milk and blend well to make a smoothie. Add some sunflower seed powder over it and drink it fresh. According to her, one can have this drink every day on a full or empty stomach. Lemon and papaya provide essential vitamin C. Cow's milk, soya milk and sunflower seeds are a source of vitamin D.

All Images Courtesy: istock
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is meant for general knowledge only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting any new routine.