From insulin powder to mushroom gummies – we test three fibre products to boost brain health
A NEW report has shown that taking a daily fibre supplement can improve brain function in those aged over 60 in just 12 weeks.
King’s College London found that plant fibre prebiotic supplements, containing inulin and FOS, can help performance in memory tests associated with the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Jane Atkinson looks at the latest products on the market that boost your brain health.
DIVERGENCE POWDER
DIVERGENCE Supplements have devised a powder called Gamma Focus to help neurodivergent people with conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
But it’s expensive and works out at £2 per serving.
It’s for anybody that wants to look after brain health and contains a mix of 27 naturally-derived ingredients which will help support cognitive function.
It has inulin as well as vitamins, herbs and minerals, green tea, ginseng, plus the hormone regulating amino acid t-tyrosine and loads more good stuff.
It is designed to give sustained energy and clarity too – unlike some energy drinks or coffee.
I mixed it into a smoothie and it was tasteless. This did give me energy without making me feel wired.
From £59.95 per pouch with 30 servings, see divergencesupplements.com.
MUSHROOM GUMMIES
TRIALS of lion’s mane mushrooms show they can improve cognitive function and mood.
It is also said to naturally help fight brain fog, especially useful for menopausal women.
The mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to aid focus.
Starpowa Lion’s Mane 500mg gummies are a great way to try it out.
The recommended adult dose is 500-1,000mg, so you could up your dose after trying for a month.
These have a wonderful berry flavour and taste sweet, although they have less than 0.1 grams of sugar per serving.
They also contain vitamin B5, and herb ginkgo biloba, which is said to help treat dementia, plus iodine and zinc to support brain function.
From £15.99 for a 30-day supply (two gummies a day), starpowa.com.
INULIN POWDER
OSAVI’S inulin food supplement contains Fibruline, which is extracted from raw chicory root.
As well as proven to boost brain function, inulin works to improve gut health, increasing regular bowel movements, helping your immune system, weight management, blood sugar levels and providing liver support.
It is recommended to take 12g which contains 28kcal.
This supplement powder is natural with no filler ingredients, but has a natural sweetness as it is eight per cent sugar.
It is great for bloating, gas and regulating your bowels.
I put the scoops in a coffee which just gave it a bit of sweetness.
A great, multi-tasking product.
Costs £11.72 for 20 doses, see tinyurl.com/nfzmpfer