Super Brain Talk - Phil Richards Performance

Super Brain Talk is a potent formula of Phospholipids allowing your brain to absorb and process information more effectively and efficiently. Help boost your mental capacity, communication skills and cognitive reasoning with a daily dose of Brain Talk.

• Contains the main Phospholipids vital for brain function

• Stimulates and boosts the communication between brain cells

• Boosts cognitive functions such as memory, learning and concentration

• Helps improve and elevate mood and resistance to mental stress

• Even helps promote healthy skin by preventing wrinkle formation!

• Boost your brain power and performance. 

Brain Talk is a potent formula of Phospholipids allowing your brain to absorb and process information more effectively and efficiently.

Recommended use:

1 scoop with breakfast and 1 scoop with lunch

Brain Talk is a unique formulation of Phospholipids, which allow your brain to absorb information more efficiently.

A lining called the cell membrane surrounds each brain cell and without a healthy cell membrane, we cannot have optimum memory and mental function. This also affects our communication and coordination skills.

Phospholipids play several roles in the brain. They not only determine what nutrients go in and out of the cell, but also influence communication between brain cells by influencing the shape of receptors and promoting the growth of dendrites.

Brain Talk is a potent formula comprising Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatydylserine and DMAE (Dimethyl-aminoethanol). 

Benefits of Phosphatidylcholine:

• Phosphatidylcholine is the most abundant phospholipid component in all cells. 
• Levels in brain cell membranes decline with age, perhaps contributing to memory loss. 
• Phosphatidylcholine makes cholesterol more soluble and less able to cause hardening of the arteries
• The most important effect of Phosphatidylcholine is its remarkable ability to reduce plaque depositions in the arterial walls.
• Phosphatidylcholine may also help people with bipolar disorder, a condition associated with low choline activity in the brain.
• Some researchers have also hypothesized that the ability of phosphatidylcholine to increase levels of acetylcholine in the brain might help people with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Phosphatidylcholine is used in the treatment of a variety of liver disorders, including Cirrhosis of the liver
• Phosphatidylcholine is now recognized for its advantages to liver function as well as a nutrient for brain function.

What is Phosphatidylserine?

• Phosphatidylserine is found in particularly high concentrations in the brain and in all nerve cells. Phosphatidylserine improves the functioning of the brain by improving the transfer of signals between brain cells.
• Phosphatidylserine is a type of phospholipid, that is active at cell membranes and is a major building block of nerve cells. 
• Phospholipids are fat soluble substances that are found as structural components within the cell membrane of every cell in the human body.
• They make up the outer membrane which surrounds every cell in our body, separating the interior of the cell from the exterior. 
• Phosphatidylserine plays an important role in the repair of damaged cells, normal brain function, and is believed to aid in the growth of new muscle mass.

Who Should Consider Taking Phosphatidylserine?

Phosphatidylserine may benefit anyone looking to enhance mental function, improve recovery from exercise, decrease cortisol levels, and increase muscular strength and size.

Summary of Phosphatidylserine's Phyiological Effects: 

• Reduces Cortisol levels after exercise
• May enhance endurance exercise performance
• Reduces the effects of mental stresses such as anxiety
• Improved mental function in the elderly
• Enhanced learning performance in children
• May Reduce the severity of depression
• May repair damaged nerve networks
• May promote regrowth of nerve networks
• Appears to be safe and non toxic

Over 3,000 published research papers and more than 60 clinical trials have established that phosphatidylserine (PS) can rejuvenate your brain cell membranes.

Phosphatidylserine supplementation has also been demonstrated to be of benefit by: reducing the effects of mental stresses such as anxiety (Maggioni et al., 1990; Benton, 2001; Hellhammer et al., 2004); improving mental function in the elderly (Crook et al., 1991); improving attention, behaviour, and learning performance in children and young adults (Kunin and Kidd, 1998; Kidd and Ryser, 1999); and reducing the severity of depression (Maggioni et al., 1990; Kidd, 1998; Castilho, 2004).

Phosphatidylserine is believed to have these positive effects on brain function by encouraging the re-growth of damaged nerve networks, conserving numbers, size, and functionality of nerve cells (Nunzi et al., 1989; Kidd, 1999).  Phosphatidylserine is also believed to bring about the regrowth, and restoration of nerve networks within the brain (Kidd, 1998), and may revitalize metabolism across the brain (Klinkhammer et al., 1990).

Dr Thomas Crook from the Memory Assessment Clinic in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, gave 149 people with age associated memory impairment a daily dose of 300mg of PS or a placebo.  It improved memory to equal that of people 12 years younger.

Phosphatidylserine enables your brain cells to metabolize glucose and to release and bind with neurotransmitters, all of which is important to learning, memory and other cognitive functions.

Phosphatidylserine increases communication between cells in your brain by increasing the number of membrane receptor sites for receiving messages.

Scientific studies demonstrate that phosphatidylserine restores the brain's supply and output of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter so important to memory, and so may turn back the clock in an ageing brain.

Phosphatidylserine also stimulates your brain to produce dopamine and this is likely why patients diagnosed with clinical depression have shown marked improvement in their symptoms as a result of taking phosphatidylserine daily.

Phosphatidylserine & Cortisol:  One area of particular importance is in the role that Phosphatidylserine has on the level of cortisol in the blood.  Cortisol is a stress hormone that is released during periods of extreme physical or mental stress.  Prolonged periods of raised cortisol are known to have deleterious effects on blood pressure, heart functioning, blood sugar levels, immune functioning and mood.  If cortisol levels remain raised for long periods of time, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, depression, poor immune health and raised blood pressure (Kelly, 1999).

The effects of Phosphatidylserine appear to be dose dependant, although 400mg of Phosphatidylserine significantly decreased cortisol levels, the consumption of 800mg was significantly more effective than the lower dose (Monteleone et al., 1992).

Research, shows a clear reduction in the cortisol response, following exercise and therefore should be of benefit to all athletes by reducing the effects of cortisol on muscle breakdown, immune function, and other effects on the human body.  This should lead to an improved rate of recovery, post exercise, reduce the risk of overtraining, and possibly increases in muscular strength.

Recent research looking at the effects of consumption of 750mg of Phosphatidylserine found that Phosphatidylserine supplementation significantly increased the length of time taken to reach exhaustion (Kingsley at al., 2005).  This may be due to the role that Phosphatidylserine has in ATP production (Kidd, 1999) as well as the way it enhances the function of nerve cells.  Enhancing nerve cell function may improve the efficiency of muscular contractions. Therefore, Phosphatidylserine may also be useful as a potential performance enhancer for endurance athletes.

Another Ingredient in Brain Talk is Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)

Dimethylaminoethanol (or DMAE) is a compound made in the brain in small quantities.

DMAE is considered a mild cerebral stimulant, and DMAE supplementation is often suggested for better memory and cognitive performance. It is theorized that DMAE may optimize levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a vital chemical messenger involved in memory processes and learning. 

DMAE has been used in the past to treat learning and behaviour problems associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Typical ADHD symptoms include difficulty in: focusing, remaining still, completing tasks, controlling emotions, and controlling impulsive behaviour.

Research suggests that DMAE supports emotional well-being and may be helpful in alleviating symptoms of certain psychiatric conditions. 

DMAE also shows great potential as a nutrient for younger-looking

DMAE is believed to affect levels of Acetylcholine a neurotransmitter involved inactivating muscle contractions and other neurons. A lack of acetylcholine has been linked to memory deficits and Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutritional details:

No artificial ingredients

No GM products

No animal proteins

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Active Ingredients:

per 5g dose

Soy Lecithin

Providing:

Phosphatidylserine 400mg minimum

Phosphatidylcholine 510mg

DMAE (as bitartrate) 450mg

If you are taking any prescribed medication or have any medical conditions always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking vitamins or supplements.

Keep out of sight and reach of young children.

Do not exceed stated recommended intake.

Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

If pregnant or lactating, consult your doctor before use.

Store in a cool, dry place