NeuroActive – Swiss BioEnergetics

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NeuroActiv by Swiss Bioenergetics is a supplement complex containing Zinc, Magnesium, Copper and Vitamin B6.

There’s 120 tablets, and the dosage for adults is 4 tablets per day, thus providing one month’s supply at an adult dosage. The dosages for children are lower and thus this bottle will last longer for them. It’s advised to be taken with water and food, and the tablets are micro sized.

Ingredients

Magnesium Citrate, Zinc Picolinate, Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate), Copper Glycinate. Anti-Caking Agents (Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate), Bulking Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose.

Information

Four tablets provides the following benefits ;

• Vitamin B6 – 15mg
• Magnesium Citrate – 128mg
• Copper – 0.35mg
• Zinc – 5.6mg

These amounts are relatively low for addressing individual deficiencies in each and therefore it definitely seems the amounts are a synergistic choice for cognitive support.

This supplement is free from lactose, yeast, GMOs and is added sugar free. Even though the brand is called Swiss BioEnergetics, the tablets are produced and tested in the UK, and stated to be manufactured to GMP Standards & ISO 9001.

This complex of Zinc, Magnesium, Copper and Vitamin B6 are marketed as being supportive of cognitive functions, specifically to support magnesium deficiency in adults and children.

Zinc, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6 collectively support cognitive functions due to their roles in neurotransmitter synthesis and brain cell communication. Zinc aids in neurotransmitter regulation, while magnesium contributes to synaptic plasticity and neuronal signalling. Copper facilitates the synthesis of neurotransmitters and myelin, and vitamin B6 is essential for neurotransmitter metabolism and synthesis, ultimately enhancing overall cognitive performance when combined synergistically.

Deficiency in these nutrients can occur due to various factors such as poor dietary intake, certain medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. While deficiencies in each nutrient individually are more common, simultaneous deficiencies in all four are less frequent but still possible, particularly in populations with poor dietary diversity or those with specific health conditions affecting nutrient absorption or metabolism.

Other Considerations

This supplement is only going to give you benefits if you are deficient in Zinc, Magnesium, Copper and/or Vitamin B6, which you can find out with a blood tests.

Supplementing all these nutrients simultaneously is generally warranted in certain cases where a person is at risk of or experiencing deficiencies in multiple micronutrients, such as:

1. Underlying Health Conditions: Certain medical conditions or gastrointestinal disorders can impair the absorption or utilization of multiple nutrients simultaneously, necessitating supplementation to address deficiencies.
2. Specific Dietary Patterns: Individuals following restrictive diets, such as vegan or extremely low-calorie diets, may have reduced intake of certain nutrients found primarily in animal products or calorie-dense foods, necessitating supplementation to meet their nutritional needs.
3. Increased Requirements: Pregnant or lactating women, athletes, and individuals undergoing intense physical or mental stress may have increased nutrient requirements, making supplementation of multiple nutrients beneficial to support overall health and well-being.
4. Optimization of Cognitive Function: In cases where cognitive function is a primary concern, simultaneous supplementation of zinc, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6 may be recommended due to their synergistic roles in supporting neurotransmitter synthesis, brain cell communication, and cognitive performance.

Summary

This is a blend of ingredients specifically tailored to support cognitive functions and it therefore makes sense to try it if you’re struggling to provide these minerals and vitamins through your diet. All these supplements say they aren’t to replace a healthy diet, but to augment it, and this is obviously sage advice. However certain people with medical conditions or a poor diet, will benefit from a supplement complex like this as it addresses the core problem of nutrient deficiency fairly quickly.