Vitamin B9

• Vitamin B9, or folic acid, is a crucial component in the production of red blood cells. These cells help transport nutrients to the brain and provide a person with a sense of calm, clarity and well-being. Folic acid is found in foods such as spinach, beef, broccoli, peanuts, avocado and wheat germ. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends between 400-600 micrograms of folic acid a day.
  
  

Vitamin B6

• Vitamin B6 aids in memory and the production of amines, molecules that help messages travel from one nerve cell to another. Vitamin B6 can be found in foods like salmon, cod, turkey, chicken, bananas and tuna. The FDA recommends daily Vitamin B6 intake of 1.3 milligrams for adult males, and 1.2 milligrams for adult females.
  
  

Other nutrients

• There are several other minerals and herbs that are vital to the brain including gingko biloba, rosemary, choline, bacopin and dimethylaminoethanol or DMAE. Gingko biloba improves blood circulation in the brain. Rosemary and bacopin enhance concentration and memory. DMAE, found naturally in fish, and choline produce acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter responsible for brain function and activity.