Brain Booster Foods for Children

Abstract

About 95% of brain volume development takes place by 6 years. As growth occurs, volume of the grey matter decreases and white matter increases with the 100-fold increase for the signal transmissions. Human brain is composed of 60% fat mainly as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the normal functioning. Brain cells rich in phospholipids facilitate the transport of neurotransmitters which improves processing speed, visual-motor coordination, attention, and executive function up to 70%. The intake of ω – 3/6 fatty acids should be in the ratio of 9:3:1 with eicosapentaenoic, docosahexaenoic and γ – linolenic acid improved erythrocyte fatty acid ω – 3 profile thereby enhancing the neuro cognitive functions. The vulnerable early years of growth affected by malnutrition decreases the number of brain cells, myelin production and alters the functioning of neurotransmitters leading to cognitive impairments, learning disorders and schizophrenia. So the supplementation of brain booster foods helps to improve the normal functioning of the brain in individuals.