With the flexible working pattern, many people choose to work from home. At the same time, how to work efficiently and improve concentration in this environment has become a challenge that we need to look into and face. Undoubtedly, supplements can, to some extent, provide the brain with the nutrients it needs to promote concentration enhancement and productivity. Today, I’m going to give you an overview of 6 supplements that can aid in concentration from a dietitian’s perspective: choline, curcumin, DHA, GABA, vitamin B6, and phosphatidylserine.

First of all, we have to understand one thing: these six supplements are not “miracle drugs” with significant effects, but common substances that are helpful in improving brain function. A proper intake of these supplements in the diet can maintain brain health and improve work efficiency.

Before that, we also need to understand what is the power of concentration, as well as the general way to improve the power of concentration. Concentration, in simple terms, is the ability to linger our attention on a particular object or task. This ability is indeed affected by our surroundings as well as brain fatigue.

When working from home, focus can also be improved by the environment. The first step is to create a quiet office space that will allow you to focus on your work without being disturbed by distractions. Secondly, a regular work schedule will also keep your brain working at its best when it should be. Finally, engaging in more outdoor activities gives your brain time to wake up and get energy.

Of course, eating right is also an important factor in keeping your energy and focus up. Below, I’ll get the hang of it from a dietary perspective and start exploring the marvelous potency of 6 supplements.

Choline

Known as the memory vitamin, choline is one of the main components in making the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine plays an ample role in aiding the formation of memory and concentration. A proper intake of choline (e.g., 425mg to 550mg per day) can be an important aid in improving memory and concentration.

Curcumin

Curcumin is a substance that is very common in our lives, and it is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and provide direct and indirect protection to the brain. Curcumin has the function of reminding and detoxification, long-term use can reduce the brain inflammatory response and aging, and has a good effect on improving concentration.

DHA

DHA is known as “brain cholesterol”, which plays a very important role in the formation of memory, learning, language and concentration, DHA is a kind of Omega-3 fatty acids, you need to consume 200-500mg per day, you can get it from fish oil, walnut oil, flaxseed oil and so on.

GABA

GABA, a substance that reduces anxiety and stress, allows your brain to stay calm under pressure and focus on the task at hand. Studies have found that a proper intake of GABA is good for boosting concentration.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is one of the most important substances needed by the brain, and it is a good aid for memory, concentration, emotional control, and many other aspects. Eggs, beef, soybeans, bananas and other foods are rich in Vitamin B6.

Phosphatidylserine

The last thing we need to know about is phosphatidylserine. Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid that is essential for brain health. It promotes the brain’s maintenance of memory and focus by replenishing the brain’s levels of acetylcholine.

To summarize, when working from home, you should adopt a healthy lifestyle and consume a reasonable amount of various supplements to maintain brain activity and enhance productivity. Of course, we should not over rely on these supplements and neglect the regulation and planning in our life. I hope we can all find the right way for ourselves to improve our concentration and successfully complete our work tasks!