 The brain is composed of 100 billion brain cells called neurons. These neurons require a steady diet of healthy fats, proteins, complex carbohydrates, and micronutrients in order for your brain to be sharp and alert. The brain is no doubt the most complex and brilliantly designed human organ, but what it needs to maintain its brilliance is surprisingly simple. Here are the five items that keep the brain at its very best. Water, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and B vitamins. First and foremost is water. Our brains depend on proper hydration to function optimally. Brain cells require a delicate balance between water and various elements to operate. When you don't drink enough water, that balance becomes distressed, which makes it hard for us to keep focused and stay alert. Dehydration can impair your short and long-term memory function and can even affect your brain's ability to perform simple arithmetic. Next up is magnesium. Magnesium is essential to the brain by providing protection from neurotoxins, substances that are poisonous or disruptive to nerve tissues. Supplementing with magnesium can improve multiple aspects of memory and learning. Next up is vitamin E with mixed tocopherols. Vitamin E is an anti-icin and it protects cells in the human body from molecules called free radicals. Vitamin E slows down cognitive decline and studies have shown that when used with vitamin C it can delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease and or prevent it from occurring in the first place. Next is vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential to the production of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters impact our ability to focus, concentrate and remember. They also control our mood, cravings, addiction and sleep. Last but not least are the infamous B vitamins. B vitamins influence the production of dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine is commonly associated with the pleasure system of the brain, providing feelings of enjoyment and reinforcement to motivate us. Serotonin affects the functioning of our cardiovascular system, muscles and various elements in the endocrine system. There you have them, water, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin E and the B vitamins. Wake up your brain with these five elements and keep it razor sharp for years to come. If you have any questions or would like more information on these products, please contact the Professional Supplement Center where our knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you.