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Avocado, banana, strawberries activate brain function
Last reviewed: 30.06.2025
British nutritionists have developed a list of foods designed to activate the brain. They especially recommend these products to people engaged in intellectual work. So, in first place is the omega-3 fatty acid.
Research has proven that the reaction of nerve cells to incoming information is connected with this acid, which is found in large quantities in sardines, salmon and mackerel. Legumes, especially lentils, will help "charge" the brain with energy, experts advise. Bananas have a unique property. They reduce the electromagnetic activity of the brain.
As a result, a person feels calm. But before an important meeting, you can eat beef liver, which has a high iron content. This will increase the efficiency of mental work, accelerating the movement of blood in the hemispheres of the brain. Lovers of strawberries, raspberries, currants are lucky. Scientists have found high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants in these berries, which activate nerve endings and create an elevated mood.
Seafood such as oysters, lobsters, and shrimps can also help cope with fatigue and stress due to vitamin B12. Regular chicken eggs are a universal product. They are rich in lecithin and phospholipids, support the membranes of brain cells, and help signals pass through the nerve endings of cells. This increases the efficiency of the brain. Spinach and leafy salads, which have a positive effect on nerve cells due to vitamin B9, can help strengthen memory.
It is possible to relieve brain hyperactivity with the help of dark chocolate. It calms the brain centers, causes a feeling of pleasure, stimulates positive thoughts and creates a good mood. The final touch is avocado. This fruit is distinguished by its content of vitamin E and the ability to rejuvenate brain cells.
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