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Our emotional state, as well as work productivity, the ability to concentrate on solving specific tasks directly depend on the state of the central nervous system in general and the brain in particular. Two critical parameters that affect its functional activity are oxygen supply and nutrient supply. From nutrients, a constant supply of those that neurons (brain cells) are able to process into energy is extremely important.
Why is energy supply so important for the brain?
The fact is that the brain is one of the most energy – consuming organs in our body. According to average estimates, if a person is not engaged in anything at all, then only for maintaining body temperature, breathing and other “unconscious” processes, the brain spends about 20% of the energy that enters the body with food. And this is despite the fact that it is usually only about 2% of the total body weight.
It is only necessary to give the brain at least some mental load, its energy consumption immediately jumps to 30% of the incoming energy. And in a state of intellectual tension or in a stressful situation, it can absorb all 40%, and sometimes even half of the entire available energy reserve. In absolute terms, this can be illustrated by the example of professional chess players, who can burn 6 or more thousand calories per day while sitting on a chair in a tense tournament.
Of course, the vast majority of us are not professional chess players, but, nevertheless, the state of “crunch”, when everyone in the office works for 10-12 or more hours, is probably familiar to everyone. And even without acute emergency situations, constant processing, prolonged psychoemotional stress and frequent stress, obviously, do not contribute to the normal functioning of the brain.
Such loads are not in vain. Sharply increasing energy consumption of the central nervous system leads to the development of such disorders as:
- depressive states;
- chronic fatigue syndrome;
- problems with concentration;
- emotional lability (mood instability);
- irritability or, conversely, apathy;
- poor performance;
- difficulty falling asleep at night and drowsiness during the day;
- constant headaches, etc.
And what to do in such cases?
The above-described symptoms are a common pattern for residents of large cities, for those who work mainly in the office, for employees of the IT sector, and for everyone who has a job associated with increased mental and stressful loads. In order to resist the appearance of these disorders, it is obviously necessary to prevent the energy depletion of the central nervous system. The main “energy fuel” for our brain is glucose. This means that a chocolate bar or a cake can quickly provide an influx of energy to the neurons.
But, alas, the simplest solution to the problem does not always become the most optimal. Here – just the case. Increased consumption of simple carbohydrates, and this is sweet, pastries and other cakes, although it provides our brain with energy, but it is extremely difficult to control. Why? Because this is an evolutionary trap: foods that contain a lot of glucose seem sweet and delicious to us just because in this way nature encourages us to search for and consume them.
But it is one thing for a primitive man to find a little honey or a sweet fruit every six months, considering it a great success. And it is quite another matter when a modern Office Person has unlimited access to simple carbohydrates, and control over their consumption is evolutionarily weakened. And in a situation of stress, he begins to ” eat ” it with a chocolate bar. And from above – bang! – sedentary lifestyle. The result is inevitable – the numbers on the scales are increasing at an alarming rate.
Are there any alternatives?
Yes, there is. Thanks to Mother Nature for it-she likes to duplicate what is critical for the normal functioning of living beings. An alternative to glucose is called ketone bodies. Our brain is also able to process them with the release of energy. Moreover, their energy “exhaust” will be noticeably higher than when processing glucose. Another thing is that the brain does not like to do this, because carbohydrates are easier to consume.
But in a situation of stress or with increased intellectual loads, glucose burns first and very quickly. And then, in order to support the central nervous system, it is much more reasonable to “throw in the furnace” not a chocolate candy, but ketone bodies, which will become the highest quality energy substrate for the brain.
Where to get these ketone bodies?
One of the leaders in the production of healthy food products containing a large amount of ketones, as well as their biological precursors – the company VILAVI INT LTD. In its line under the name T8 ERA at the moment there are five such names:
1. T8 ERA EXO
This is the basic product, the basis of the active formula of which is just these very ketone bodies. In T8 EXO, they are found in the form of sodium, calcium, and magnesium salts. It is this form of exogenous ketones that has the greatest bioavailability, that is, it enters the nerve cells more completely and faster.
In addition, it should be noted that T8 EXO exoketons will not only help you cope with fatigue and increase your performance. An important advantage of these products is also that they have a number of useful effects. For example, ketone bodies help to control your body weight, accelerate recovery after mental and physical exertion, protect the brain in conditions of oxygen starvation, etc. We have already told you more about this in this article.
2. T8 ERA BRAIN OIL
A special feature of this product is the so-called MST-oils. These are fatty acids that have a medium-length molecular chain (MCT – Medium Chain Triglycerides). Their difference from long-chain fats (LCT), which have 16 or more carbon atoms, is that MCT oils have much greater metabolic activity. LCT-fats, which make up most of our normal diet, are digested for a long time and often the body simply puts them “for later” in the subcutaneous tissue. But medium-chain fats are digested and absorbed much easier, quickly get into the liver and there immediately “go to work”. Liver cells process them into the necessary substances for the body, including those ketone bodies that are necessary for the energy supply of the central nervous system. The MCT oils that are part of T8 BRAIN OIL are obtained by VILAVI specialists from coconut shavings – the richest natural source of medium-chain triglycerides.
3. T8 ERA BRAIN COFFEE
If T8 EXO needs to be added to ready-made dishes, then T8 BRAIN COFFEE is designed for making a delicious and healthy drink. It will allow you to get a great energy boost at the very beginning of the day and spend it as productively as possible.
The basis of T8 BRAIN COFFEE is a natural, professionally roasted and ground Arabica. But the main energy source here, as in T8 BRAIN OIL, is MCT-oils derived from coconut. They slightly change the taste of coffee, adding a soft and very interesting nutty shade. And of course, after consumption, they are quickly metabolized in the liver to ketone bodies, immediately after that they go to the brain cells.
4. T8 ERA BOOM
In this product, the source of ketones is directly coconut chips. It gives these bars an airiness and a wonderful aroma. At the physiological level, medium-chain fats are quickly extracted from coconut chips when they are digested in the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream. And then they go through the entire metabolic chain described above in the liver and turn into ketone bodies – an energy substrate for the central nervous system.
In addition, the active formula T8 BOOM is enhanced:
- chicory fibers, which stimulate liver function and also contribute to the improvement of intestinal peristalsis;
- peanut paste-an additional source of fatty acids, vitamin E and vegetable proteins;
- cocoa butter, which has psychotonic properties due to the high content of methylxanthine;
- almonds, which are rich in B vitamins, necessary for the work of the central nervous system.
5. T8 MANANA
In this delicate dessert, coconut milk powder makes up 36% of the total weight. And therefore, the energy influx after such a snack will be very significant. A special feature of T8 MANANA is the chia seeds included in the product. It is an excellent source of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, PP, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. In addition, chia seeds are extremely rich in plant calcium: 631 mg per 100 g of seeds. This is twice as much as in a glass of milk. A bright taste of T8 MANANA dessert is given by berries: dried strawberries or blackberries.
VILAVI experts recommend all these five products to be consumed in a complex, because their bioactive components are specially selected so as to enhance and complement each other’s action. In this case, you will get maximum energy, be able to work productively throughout the day and protect yourself from stress. And most importantly-keep a great mood and enough energy to spend a great evening with your family or friends.