What foods can help with menopause memory loss or brain fog?
Food for thought!
As always it’s about making sure you can eat a varied diet and include the following in your brain-friendly diet.
Vitamin B deficiency may contribute to memory loss and brain fog. Eat more: wholegrains such as quinoa and brown rice, eggs, fish, nuts and legumes. Dark leafy greens for B9 folic acid. Meat sources and liver are the best sources of B12.
Omega-3 fatty acids and protein-rich foods salmon, mackerel, sardines and kippers. Feed your brain with milled linseeds (grinding releases the oils in the seeds) sunflower seeds, walnuts and kiwifruit.
Folic acid improves brain function. Found in: spinach, edamame beans, lentils, asparagus, avocado, peas, broccoli, kale, walnuts and whole grains too.
Berries are a great source of vitamins. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggested blueberries can help reverse memory loss. Eat a handful a day and see if it helps.
Turmeric (ground and the fresh root) packed full of anti-oxidants don’t just limit it to curries, try it in scrambled eggs, risottos and even smoothies.
A cuppa green tea please
A 2014 study by the University of Basel found that memory improved after drinking green tea. With several other suggested health benefits, it may be worth trying.
What natural remedies and supplements work for menopause brain fog
There’s a range of herbal remedies and supplements that could help improve cognitive function.
Omega-3 fish oil supplements if you’re struggling to get enough of them in your diet.
Ginseng, commonly called Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), Korean red ginseng, or American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) may be an effective memory booster, protecting brain cells from free radical damage.
Ginkgo biloba may aid memory loss.
B-12 protects the brain, promotes a healthy immune system and can slow down memory loss - on it’s own or as part of B-Complex.
Check out with your GP if supplements are safe for you, if you any underlying health conditions.