COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AND MOOD

Effects of a Combination Nutraceutical Formula on Cognitive Functioning and Mood

Effects of a Combination Nutraceutical Formula on Cognitive Functioning and Mood

Introduction

Reason for choosing the Article

This article has been chosen because it discusses the combination of nutraceutical formula, and the effects it has on cognitive functioning and mood of the individuals. Moreover, since it covers the topic of research which is required for my study, it is very helpful to know more about nutraceutical formula and whether it leaves any impact on the individuals who consume it.

Problem Statement

The natural methods that are used to control and to prevent the diseases related to the heart are important to consider in the health field. For the people to prevent themselves from getting victim of heart diseases, it is essential for them to prevent certain food items. For this they should lower their consumption of cholesterol which is mostly present in foods that contain more oil. Moreover, they should also control their body weight and should opt for ways that can help them in improving the general well-being. Besides this, diet should be maintained properly and care should be taken. There is a connection between the mind and the body with regards to health and disease. Therefore, it has been recommended that self-control should be exerted and unhealthy behaviors should be changed, which include smoking and substance abuse. Diets that contain low fat prevent one from getting victim to coronary artery disease (Porter, 1997).

Understanding the Problem Statement

Clear understanding of the research problem can be derived from the article because it covers all the details that are related to nutraceutical formula, and its effects. Moreover, it merited an in-depth investigation because of the examination of the combination nutraceutical formula that consisted of Huperzine A, Vinpocetine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine. This examination was done in a 30-day double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial which assessed the range of cognitive as well as the mood variables. There were seventy-four healthy participants who were taken from which forty-three were in the nutraceutical formula group while 31 were in the placebo group. Mean age of the people who were examined were of 48 years of age.

Research Design

Summary of Research Design

With regards to the study that was conducted, there were significant improvements in several variables which were ascribed to the administration of thirty days in which the combination nutraceutical formula was examined. The aspects that were examined in the study are mentioned below.

Accuracy of the working memory

Long term memory

Consolidation

Mood (PROCERA, 2011).

All these factors were examined to suggest improvements in the cognitive processes that are complex. Assessment of both the stages that hold information initially can be done by cognitive processes and this also includes encoding and retrieval of the information that has been learned. Assessed levels of anger as well as depression are measured by the mood. There have been improvements in the speed of memory which suggests that functioning is equal to age cohorts of ten years or ...