when it comes to taking care of our bodies and improving the outlook of our overall health one
thing that we often overlook is the nervous system we often forget how important it is to keep our
nerves and neurons in great condition just like every other tissue organ and system of the body
our nervous system requires adequate nourishment as well which is why it's important to eat a diet
with foods that offer benefits for your nerves many people don't realize it but
there are certain foods that studies found to work wonders on the health of our neurons and
that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video be sure to watch until
the end because there's one that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
the first food that we need to mention is fish fish is loaded with omega-3
fatty acids which are known to reduce the risk of heart disease and other conditions
with that said many don't realize that they can benefit the nervous system as well
studies found that omega-3 fatty acids work to repair nerve damage after an injury has occurred
unfortunately our bodies don't produce omega-3s on their own which means that we need to get them
from our diet and eating more fish is a great way to do just that but if you're not a fish eater
you could consider taking a fish oil supplement instead fish oil is loaded with anti-inflammatory
properties which makes it great for repairing damaged nerves and treating neuropathy
it has been shown to provide relief for muscle pain and soreness as well
fish oil is generally considered to be safe for consumption however as always it's best to check
with your doctor first before use next up on our list is bananas the reason that bananas are good
for the nervous system is because they are high in vitamin b6 this vitamin helps the body to produce
neurotransmitters which is a chemical that helps send signals throughout all the organs
and tissues of the body thankfully you can get nearly 25 percent of your daily vitamin b6
just by eating one delicious banana which as we mentioned can provide some great
benefits for your nervous system the next food that we should mention is chia seeds
chia seeds are loaded with some amazing minerals and antioxidants but one that is often overlooked
is calcium usually when you think of calcium the first thing that comes to mind is strong
healthy bones however many don't realize that calcium also supports the nervous system as well
calcium actually plays a role in the formation of brain cells
and helps form the pathways for communication to other parts of the body this is important because
calcium can help repair nerve cells and build them back up once they become damaged this is
why chia seeds and other calcium-rich superfoods can offer benefits for the nervous system
another food that we need to discuss is coconuts coconuts are loaded with nutritious components
that can offer an array of benefits for the human body we're not going to get into all
the differences and benefits of eating raw coconut versus dry coconut meat in this video
however when it comes to the nervous system what we really need to focus on is coconut oil
that is because it is loaded with medium chain triglycerides or more commonly known as mcts
the mcts in coconut oil serves as an alternative energy source to glucose
which can actually benefit people with impaired memory or brain functionality
mcts also produce ketones which have become extremely popular over recent years for those
who use the ketogenic diet for weight loss or other benefits studies found that ketones can
also increase cognitive functioning and our ability to focus as well next up is ginger
ginger is often known to be one of the healthiest and tastiest superfoods on the entire planet
turmeric and curcumin are two ingredients of the ginger family that offer many different benefits
for the human body of course this includes the nervous system as well a study showed that these
powerful components work to provide protection for neurons and can be helpful in those with
diabetic neuropathy as well another food that's good for the nervous system is berries berries are
often recognized for their antioxidant benefits however studies found that they may be beneficial
for the nervous system as well anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid that is found in red blue
and purple berries it crosses the blood-brain barrier and can protect brain cells from aging
and potentially also reduces the risk of diseases such as cancer it also protects the brain from
inflammation that can damage neurons impair motor skills and reduce cognitive functioning
not to mention according to clinical findings published by science daily consuming berries
may also be beneficial in treating diseases such as alzheimer's and other mental disorders
some of the healthiest options include blueberries strawberries and blackberries next up on our list
is brussels sprouts brussels sprouts actually contain several beneficial nutrients but one
that i want to point out is alpha lipoic acid is a compound that is loaded with antioxidant
properties and has been shown to help with the glucose levels of people with metabolic syndrome
but when it comes to the nervous system alpha lipoic acid can offer benefits to those with
multiple sclerosis which is a chronic disease that causes the protective covering of the nerves to be
damaged it also works to reduce the pain numbness and tingling sensation that can come with diabetic
neuropathy as well moving right along the next food that we should mention is clams clams are
chewy little shellfish that are surprisingly packed with several beneficial nutrients
one that we need to talk about is vitamin b12 is a vitamin that is typically known as an energy
booster but people don't realize that it offers benefits for your nerves as well vitamin b12 helps
the body to create dna which essentially works to keep the nerve cells healthy if your body
is deficient in vitamin b12 nerve problems such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
can occur not to work you can get more than 3 000 of your b12 daily value just by eating only 10
small clams so yeah to say that they are loaded with this important vitamin is an understatement
this next one may surprise you but it just so happens to be my personal favorite of course
i'm talking about dark chocolate surprisingly dark chocolate is loaded with several nutrients
that can positively affect your overall health but one that i want to point out is magnesium
one study found that those who consume high levels of magnesium in their diet were less
likely to experience the negative side effects that come with neuropathy while
more research and testing are needed in this area the preliminary findings do seem to be promising
dark chocolate also contains cocoa which has been shown to significantly improve cognitive
functioning in the brain as well and we couldn't have made this video without mentioning avocados
avocados are widely considered to be one of the top superfoods around the world not only are
they loaded with anti-stress b vitamins avocados also contain high amounts of potassium as well
the central nervous system relays signals from the brain to other parts of the body for this
mechanism to occur the body relies on potassium to generate nerve impulses an average sized avocado
contains up to 900 milligrams of potassium which is about 20 percent of the daily recommended value
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now one step closer to protecting your nerves and taking better care of your nervous system
as always this video is for informational purposes only please speak with your doctor before making
adjustments to your diet because they will know more about your individual condition
and if you want to dive even deeper into this topic we do have a full guide on our website
i'll drop a link to it right below this video down in the description thank you so
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