`I think I can, I think I can …': 5 brain chemicals and why they're important

Better Nutrition, March, 1999 by Ray Sahelian

Some other key brain-boosting nutrients to consider are:

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)             vitamin B6/pyridoxine
                                        (alone)
choline                                vitamin C
manganese                              vitamin E
vitamin B                              zinc
flush-free vitamin B3/niacin (alone)   lecithin (granules or
                                        capsules)
vitamin B5/pantothenic acid (alone)    CoQ10

Herbs: Ginkgo biloba, anise, blue cohosh, ginseng, and rosemary

[From Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd Ed., by James F. Balch, M.D., and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C. Copyright 1997. Published by Avery Publishing Group, Inc., Garden City Park, New York, 1-800-548-5757. Used by permission,]

Ray Sahelian, M.D., is the best-selling author of books on kava, creatine, 5-HTP, melatonin, DHEA, glucosamine, pregnenolone, saw palmetto, CoQ10, colds (The Common Cold Cure, Avery, 1999) and others. See his website www.raysahelian.com for the latest updates on natural therapies, herbs, hormones, and supplements.