So this is a post I did from my previous journal. I thought it would be important enough to share how vital it is to your brain to have fish oil. But I couldn't stomach it, so this is my next best suggestion. I hope it serves you beautiful Brainiacs because fish is the dish for today!
Journal entry coming up later today...
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"You probably don’t know this but I hate eating fish. Aaand it’s so darn expensive to buy fish oil capsules. So what did I find at my local supermarket, yes, in the flower section??? SALMON and FISH OIL grow nutrients. Instead of spending the money on daily supplements, I am using fish stuff in my grow to increase bio activity and assist in the regeneration of my brain too.
It smells just like fish chum. At first it made me gag, but now I have been smelling it for the past two weeks and I’m not put off by it at all. In fact, it’s making my plants smell like the west coast beaches. Just by making oil from my CBD plants; I will be getting some Omega 3 supplement and that is the kinda innovative thinking I need. I’ll use this for all my grows, better stock up.
-----------------------Brain Info on Fish Oil Supplements----------May bore you alert-----------
“The human brain is largely made of fat — 60% by dry weight.
One particular group of fats, the omega-3 essential fatty acids, is most important for the brain’s structural integrity and performance. And one omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may be the single most important nutrient you can take for brain health throughout all stages of life.
DHA doesn’t sound as exciting as the latest brain supplement but it’s a foundational nutrient needed for a healthy, optimally functioning brain. Trying to build a healthy brain without it is like building a house on a foundation of Legos!
DHA: An Essential Building Block of the Brain
Essential fatty acids are those your body needs for health that can’t be synthesized by your body — you have to get them from food or supplements.
Of all the essential fatty acids, the omega-3s are the most abundant in the brain where they are are the preferred building blocks of brain cell membranes and nerve cells.
There are three kinds of omega-3s — EPA, ALA, and DHA — with DHA unarguably being the most important for your brain. DHA accounts for 97% of the omega-3 fatty acids in the brain.
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Besides being a major structural component, DHA also plays a role in brain cell communication.
DHA facilitates neurotransmitter activity and increases the number of neurotransmitter receptors, allowing the brain to optimize the use of its feel-good brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine.
Benefits of DHA in All Stages of Life
Just as you need calcium for strong bones, you need DHA for a strong nervous system.
DHA is needed throughout all stages of life for a healthy brain and mental well-being.
Fish Oil: Liquid Gold for Depression and Mood Disorders
DHA for Seniors and Mental Decline
If you could take only one supplement to stay mentally sharp as you age, it would be DHA.
People low in DHA have smaller brains that age faster than those with normal levels.
DHA can improve memory, learning, and age-related mental decline in healthy older adults.
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Having adequate levels of DHA can protect you from age-related mental decline and significantly reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Seniors with higher levels of DHA are 47% less likely to develop dementia and 39% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s as people with low levels.
DHA for Mental Health
Having low levels of DHA means having a smaller brain and this shrinkage affects brain function.
DHA deficiency impairs functions like memory, problem solving, the ability to multitask, and thinking capabilities.
Low DHA levels have been linked to depression, ADHD, anger, and hostility.
Serious psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, suicidal behavior, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia have been linked to DHA deficiency.
Military veterans with low levels of DHA are 62% more likely to commit suicide.
These enhancers work with your brain's own neurotransmitters to really improve your mental energy, clarity, focus and mood. You can see that DHA is one of the most important nutrients for your brain.”
