AstaReal® Astaxanthin Together with Exercise for Progressive Cognitive Function

Enhanced Cognition and Exercise in Preventative Care

The WHO estimated a global increase of 5 years in life expectancy between 2000 and 2015. Longer life expectancy has increased the focus on preventative health aimed at preserving cognitive functions. The hippocampal area in the brain is the seat for cognition where neurons develop from early childhood to adulthood. However, age-related metabolic changes can slow down the formation of new neurons, meaning that memory, and learning become more difficult with age. Some physiological signals, such as the hormone leptin, can cross the blood brain barrier and promotes neurogenesis in the adult hippocampus.
Cognitive changes are a normal part of the aging process, and can be detected by changes in reaction time, spatial memory, and attention span. Dietary supplements such as natural astaxanthin, curcumin, resveratrol, blueberry, polyphenols, Omega 3s, are known as brain foods that can move the needle on cognitive performance. Physical exercise also contributes a cognitive boost by increasing blood flow to the brain, which supports healthy neuronal growth and activity.