Mental Health & Performance

[KrunkChris]

I wanted to ask if any of you have supplements or exercises that you use / leverage specifically for mental performance and cognitive function. I think I probably try to cover the basics, but I wanted to see what all is out there. Any specifics vitamins or nutrient blend, any of the cognitive apps, any brain-body exercises, any journal tools or guides? Thanks in advance!

My normal:
Multivitamin & Fish Oil
Overall healthy foods
Regular Exercise
Meditation & good sleep
*Most of these I am ok overall, but really trying to make them improve more and make true routine and habit... a work in progress, but I realize I need to continue to work on these for peak overall performance (mental and physical), there are also many other great insights/comments in my previous posts that I have taken in and trying to incorporate as well.

 

[Afi140]

For mental performance a healthy nootropic blend has its place in my rotation. Controlled labs brain wash and sns focus xt are my favorites. Not big into the other stuff but I know it’s of some benefit.

 

[Ptlhains]

Conditioning work (stuff like lunges, band work etc..stuff you don't want to do) until I feel almost sick a couple of times a week as made me mentally stronger and physically prepared to be injury free for heavy work (I am a powerlifter). I make sure to raise the bar weekly and introduce whatever exercises are needed to improve my weak points. Whatever I don't want to do is exactly what I have to do and that makes me mentally stronger.

Meditation, naps, good food, daily veggies, generally being good to myself.
(btw, I take the following all year around)
Supplements: Vector, Folidrone and BMP
Support: Probiotic (Gut Health), Vitamin D 5000iu, ZMK
Pre-workout homeade:
Glutamine
Citrulline
Agmatine
Glycerpump
Potassium Nitrate
Aminos(BLR)
Choline

 

[KrunkChris]

I like that. Reminds me of listening to David Goggins, prob need to get back on a few of those!

 

[KrunkChris]

Just want to bump this thread and see what else is out there.

 

[SweetLou321]

Walking outside:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/experience-engineering/202001/how-walking-enhances-cognitive-performance

Stay hydrated:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191212142720.htm

Avoid cellphone use when taking a break from work or a cognitive task:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31418586/

Help SO, friends, family, and strangers when possible to increase their happiness with no expectation of anything in return:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201602/3-specific-ways-helping-others-benefits-your-brain
https://www.ergo-log.com/your-partner-s-happiness-extends-your-life.html

Get enough dietary choline PD, animal sources such as egg yolks are best:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579609/

Try to get the RDA of potassium:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5968281/

Get plenty of fruits and vegetables in the diet:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6836211/
https://www.ergo-log.com/crisps-chocolate-sombre-fruit-carefree-energetic.html
https://www.ergo-log.com/people-who-eat-vegetables-are-happier-and-more-creative.html

Don't chase happiness, just accept you can be happy now as is:
https://www.ergo-log.com/chasing-after-happiness-will-only-make-you-less-happy.html

Earn more money or spend less money so you are more financially stable:
https://www.ergo-log.com/things-you-can-do-to-be-happier.html

Dark Chocolate or cocoa powder:
https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2017/03/study-shows-coffee-and-cocoa-improve-focus
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2518374/

 

[seanmitchell12]

I often take multivitamins for strengthening my muscles and bones. They don't impact suddenly, but they are necessary for maintaining overall health and fitness.