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Bite size brain facts to help us understand what we can do to help our amazing brains. Serotonin is a so called neuro transmitter- a chemical that helps brain cells communicate. Serotonin is involved in regulating mood, sleep anxiety and appetite. Balanced serotonin levels help our mood, our digestion and help us sleep. 

We LOVE reading at Noggin HQ. With so much choice and (ahem) time on our hands at the moment there has never been a better time to get stuck in to reading. Whether you are a speed reader or can only manage a couple pf pages a day reading is a great brain healthy habit for all ages.

We are offering the opportunity to try both of our products for £12.99 including P+P. We’re calling it BOGADOF,  that means buy one get a different one free, for a limited time only.

Being Grateful for what we have helps support our mental health. And at the moment, we all need all the help we can get. The fear and uncertainty that surrounds our daily lives at present is challenging for everyone, and even more challenging if you already suffer with anxiety or conditions that affect your mental health.

You know that feeling you get when you are about to do something you are worried about? Maybe a difficult conversation with a friend or family member, maybe a presentation at work or let’s be honest- right now, turning on the news?

Noggin vitamin and mineral supplements contain Glutathione. Why have we selected this ingredient? Well, Glutathione is known as a master anti oxidant and has many important functions within our bodies. Glutathione ( gloo-ta-thy-own) is an important antioxidant that is primarily made by the body, but is also found in dietary sources. Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in cells and it is comprised largely of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine.

t’s a no brainer that coffee or caffeine before bed can be a sleep disrupter. But did your know that  certain foods can be helpful to our sleep? Melatonin is a hormone that is released in larger amounts as we get closer to bed time, the peak usually in the early evening to prep is for sleep at night time.

Ways to keep our brains ticking; learn new words, get creative, doodle & sing.

To understand why antioxidants are important  here is a little refresher on school science. Remember that electrons, proteins and neutrons make up atoms? Atoms want their electrons to be in pairs to be seen as stable. Unstable groups of atoms have one or more unpaired electrons. In our bodies, these unstable atoms are called free radicals and they try to make themselves a pair by stealing electrons from other atoms-this can cause a problem.

Along with other B vitamins, B6 is a team player and helps convert sugar into glucose which our brain and body needs for fuel.  B6 is also important for general circulation and facilities storage of energy  from our food. B6, B9 and B12 work together to lower the level of homocysteine (ho-mo-cis-teene)- high levels of homocysteine are linked to heart disease. And what is good for your heart is also good for your brain.

What we drink, when and how much of it also matters for how we feel, our memory and brain health.

Bite sized information on our favourite nutrients