L-Theanine
Calming amino acid from tea; increases alpha waves; sleep-friendly
Calming amino acid from tea; increases alpha waves; sleep-friendly
Polyphenol; antioxidant; gut barrier/LPS modulation; supports microbiome
Polyphenol; antioxidant; mitochondrial support; bioavailability improved with vitamin C
Osmoregulator; GABA modulation; mitochondrial membrane stabilizer; anti-inflammatory
Neuronal membrane phospholipid; cognition; stress modulation
(EPA, DHA) Anti-inflammatory, membrane, and neuromodulatory lipids central to BRAIN Diet
Bone health; neurotransmission; interacts with vitamin D and K2
Enzymatic cofactor (>300 reactions); neurotransmitters; mitochondria; redox balance
Thyroid hormone synthesis; neurodevelopment; neurotransmitter regulation
CoA synthesis; fatty-acid oxidation; TCA cycle flux
Antioxidant; supports iron absorption; neuronal SVCT2 transport
Neurotrophic and immune modulation; calcium homeostasis
Calcium handling; potential roles in brain health; often co-occurs with fat-soluble vitamins
Dietary strategies targeting inflammation, neurochemical balance, mitochondrial function, and gut-brain axis to support attention, focus, and executive function
Nutritional strategies targeting HPA axis regulation, stress response, neurochemical balance, and gut-brain communication to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation