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Taking the LSAT in early February. I've enrolled in a test prep course and have the entire month of January to do nothing but prep for the test. I thought it'd be good to get some information on a healthy diet that was good for energy and brain functioning so that I can be in top form for the test. Any answers?

2006-12-14 17:00:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Diet & Fitness

4 answers

Oxygen and glucose both are our major power sources, are best for your brain power, though the brain represents only a small percentage of body weight, it uses between twenty and fifty percent of all the resting energy used by the body. Take more oatmeal and fruits in the morning, and a glucose drink in the evening.

Please read these links from google

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=glucose+oxygen+brain+power


It reads

"...I think it surprises people to learn that the brain prefers glucose for energy. That's one of the reasons why when people go on fasts it's often suggested they drink juice periodically; it's a way to provide a minimum of glucose to the brain. That would be carbohydrates, people! Yet another point for carbohydrates. We'll talk a little about that later, too. We know from studies that glucose gives us fast, short-term benefits to the brain..."

"...Mental performance can be improved by "feeding" the brain with extra oxygen or glucose, according to research published today that could have implications for the treatment of dementia.

Brain power can be increased by up to 20 per cent when people take extra supplies of either of the two basic neural fuels, the study by psychologists suggests.

Their research also found that a single dose of gingko, a herbal extract that improves blood flow, oxygenation and glucose metabolism, can improve concentration for as long as six hours.

...found that oxygen or glucose had the biggest effect when people were set the most difficult mental tasks. Volunteers remembered up to 20 per cent more words from a list after they were given a short blast of oxygen through a face mask."

However, you don't need the face mask just do some light aerobics in the morning, say, for 30 minutes.

One more thing that's EPA and DHA both are very good for your brain development in the long run. What food? Fish oil with Omega 3.

Read this

"DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, 22:6n-3) is now recognized as a physiologically-essential nutrient in the brain and retina (of the eye) where it is required in high concentrations for providing optimal mental performance (neuronal functioning) and visual acuity, respectively. DHA is considered to exhibit its important functioning at the level of cell membranes where it is incorporated into the membrane phospholipid components to mediate its special structure-function effects."

^_^ good luck

2006-12-14 17:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by ◄Hercules► 6 · 1 0

I was in a similar situation last year, studying for the MCAT. Since your brain runs on glucose primarily, fruits and whole grains are the best way to go. I snacked on Trader Joe's trail mix while prepping. The dried fruits satisfied my sweet tooth and the nuts provided protein as well. Good luck and rock that LSAT!

2006-12-15 02:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by drinksomechai 1 · 1 0

Since you have some time to prepare, you can find and introduce BOTH Lecithin and Gingko Biloba in your diet. I use these, they keep me mentally alert, and help me retain the facts and figures and ideas going through my brain. Best of luck!

2006-12-15 01:11:02 · answer #3 · answered by WMD 7 · 0 0

I swear by Odwalla Superfood- yeah its green, but it tastes like orangey fruity goodness and keeps my mind sharp during boring scripting classes! Carbs do help you feel like napping, so stay light on those mid afternoon, or just have them for dinner.

2006-12-15 01:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by catportrug 2 · 0 0

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