Ever wondered how your brain works like lightning? ⚡ Meet 𝗺𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: the process of building a protective coating around our brain cells.

Why do you need to know about it?

Well, myelination 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. And you want to know how to maximize its benefit! 🧠

Here are four practical ways to improve myelination and enhance your brain function:

1️⃣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻: engage in activities like puzzles, crosswords, or brain games to stimulate neural connections and promote myelination.

2️⃣ 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆: physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, supporting myelination and overall cognitive function. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise daily.

3️⃣ 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀: include omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, nuts, and seeds), antioxidants (in colourful fruits and vegetables), and whole grains in your diet to nourish your brain and support myelin production.

4️⃣ 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽: sleep is crucial for myelin repair and growth. Aim for 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night to allow your brain to rejuvenate and optimize myelination.

There you go: with each new #BrainFactMonday you're quickly learning how to leverage your brain functions! Keep following me for new posts on this fascinating topic!