The brain is the centre of the nervous system. Containing roughly 100 billion neurons and linked with 10,000 synaptic connections each, it is extremely complex. Scientific progress has helped us to understand how neurons and the synaptic connections operate, but much of how the brain works remains a mystery. Yet efforts to safeguard brain health through research are never ending.

Alta Care Laboratoires’s Neuralta Tablets, a product to improve the well-being of the nervous system and re-establish the equilibrium after physical and mental stress, is now being complimented by Neuralta Brainpower Liquid Capsules.  The main properties of Neuralta Brainpower Liquid Capsules are    Phosphatidylcholine (PC) and phosphatidylserine (PS), phospholipids located within the inner leaflet of the cell membrane. PS and PC are implicated in a myriad of membrane-related functions. PS is essential to the functioning of all body cells, but is most needed in the brain. These properties are vital for our cells.

Normally our body can synthesise all the PS it needs. However, in our diet, only animal sources such as brain, kidneys, liver and fatty fish such as mackerel are rich in PS.  As a result, vegetarians consume much less PS. PS was originally manufactured from cow brains, and most studies used this form. However, due to viruses harboured in animal brain cells, this source is no longer available. Today, PS is made from soybeans, or other plants, and is just as effective.

Neuralta Brain Power Liquid Capsules are made from soybean extract which contains 20 per cent PS.  Clinical studies suggest that PS can support brain functions that tend to decline with age. 17 to 25 studies in humans have shown the following PS benefits: improves age-related memory impairment, improves cognitive performance, improves mood, improves learning abilities and h as neuroprotective and antioxidative properties.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, is an essential component for human health. DHA is a major building block of cell membranes and can be found in high concentrations in brain and nerve tissue, as well as in the eye retina, and testes. It is crucial for the functioning of embedded proteins such as rhodopsin, and for vision and postsynaptic receptors for neurotransmission. Generally, DHA in phospholipids contributes to membrane properties such as fluidity, flexibility and permeability. Furthermore, limited storage of DHA in adipose tissue suggests that a continued supply is needed.

PS and DHA are essential constituents of brain membranes and are central in brain activity. One special function of PS is to keep neuronal membranes flexible, to enable the free flow of nutrients. DHA is crucial for the synthesis of PS in the human brain. A deficiency of DHA leads to a Cardiovascular health decreased PS content in the brain.

In the same way as acetylcholine, PS and PC facilitate the production and the release of neurotransmitters, such as acethylcholine, which may diminish as we age or suffer from mental decline. PS has been the subject of many human clinical trials, has gained FDA recognition, and is used worldwide. DHA has long been recognised as an essential nutrient in infant formulas, necessary to ensure proper brain development and visual acuity.  

Neuralta Range is made in France by Alta Care Laboratoires.  Neuralta Brain Power cost €12.50 and is available at all pharmacies.  For more information visit our site on www.altacare.com or call 21312151