There are many ways to increase mitochondrial number and their ATP generating activity in the brain, including specific nutrients which can stimulate multiplication of mitochondria and increase production of energy in neurons and other cells building our brain and supporting healthy brain function.
The ability of our brain to reorganize and adapt throughout our lives is called brain neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is critical for our ability to learn, recover from injuries, and maintain cognitive and emotional health. One of the essential players in this process is brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Scientists have long known its role in memory and in the growth of new brain cells, and building new neuronal junctions called synapses which are necessary for brain cell communication and the performance of mental tasks. BDNF is also involved in the dissolution of neural connections that are no longer useful and in regulating mood and emotions as deficiency of this nerve growth factor is a common denominator among many neuropsychiatric problems.
Magnesium is essential for maintaining good health and is required for everything from exercise performance to heart health and brain function. It is present in foods such as spinach, broccoli, pumpkin seeds, beans and nuts. Dietary magnesium is absorbed mainly from the small intestine, large intestine and the kidneys. It is stored primarily in the bones, skeletal muscles, and soft tissues.
