By Charlene Nuble • July 25th, 2009

The human brain which is a true miracle of evolution is a delicate and sensitive instrument. Its chemical balance plays a major part in how it can properly function. Many of the substances found within the brain all work hand-in-hand for maximizing the brain's ability to function. But this can only be achieved through the help of various vitamins and minerals that we need to take in order to keep a healthy and sound mind. In fact research show that certain vitamins are very important to brain function as well as to help maintain the brain's good health.

Free radicals can cause serious damage in the brain. Due to the brain's specialized functions, the brain requires some of the highest levels of oxygen in the body. Therefore, brain is the most likely place wherein free radicals can cause a lot of damage to. Free radical damage in the brain includes memory loss and the decrease of cognitive ability. Some studies indicate that unchecked free radical damage may play a great role in Alzheimer's disease.

That makes antioxidant vitamins such as vitamins C and E as very important to the health and functioning of the brain. These two vitamins when combination have been found to help prevent memory loss while recent studies have shown that they can even offer significant protection against Alzheimer's disease, as well as against certain types of age-related dementia. Sufficient folic acid intake which is also a part of the Vitamin B Complex can also give a positive effect in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

The Vitamin B complex is also known as to be as essential part of the proper functioning of the brain. Those lacking in these vitamins can suffer from various types of dementia such as confusion, short-term memory loss and certain types of mental illnesses. Maintaining proper levels of Vitamin B complex nutrients can actually improve verbal memory....

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Charlene J. Nuble is a healthcare professional who loves writing about women's issues, parenting and other health related stuffs....