In today's fast-paced world, maintaining focus and concentration can be a challenge for many. Whether it's work-related tasks, studying, or simply trying to complete daily activities, the struggle to stay focused is a common concern. In this blog post, we'll delve into the reasons behind the difficulty in focusing and explore potential solutions.
Why Can't I Focus?
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Digital Distractions: The prevalence of smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity can lead to a barrage of digital distractions. Notifications, emails, and the allure of endless scrolling can disrupt our ability to concentrate on the task at hand.
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Stress and Anxiety: High levels of stress and anxiety can hinder cognitive function and make it challenging to maintain focus. The constant pressure and worry about various aspects of life can contribute to a scattered mind.
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Lack of Sleep: Quality sleep is crucial for cognitive function and overall well-being. Sleep deprivation can impair concentration, memory, and decision-making, making it difficult to stay focused throughout the day. Try our Sleep Gummies if you're struggling to drift off.
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Multitasking: Contrary to popular belief, multitasking often leads to reduced efficiency and a lack of focus. Juggling multiple tasks simultaneously can overwhelm the brain, resulting in decreased attention to each individual task.
What Supplements Help with Focus and Concentration?
Try our Brain Mushrooms Gummies, which contain a host of ingredients shown to support focus and cognitive function including:
Lion's Mane Mushroom, which has been found to possess neuroprotective activities, potentially beneficial for brain health and improving cognitive functions (Inanaga, 2015).
Green Tea extract, which was found in a study to increase parieto-frontal connectivity during working memory processing, suggesting its beneficial effect on cognitive functioning (Schmidt et al., 2014).
Ginseng, which studies suggest could potentially enhance neuroprotection, which may benefit cognitive functions, especially in conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases (Calabrese, 2020).
Vitamin B12, for which a study found a significant correlation between plasma vitamin B12 levels and cognitive functions, both before and after vitamin supplementation, suggesting that vitamin B12 is positively correlated with cognitive functions (Kazem et al., 2009).
Improving focus requires a holistic approach that addresses both lifestyle factors and nutritional support. Identifying and minimising distractions, managing stress, prioritising sleep, and incorporating supplements like Brain Mushrooms Gummies can be valuable steps toward enhancing focus and concentration.
Sources:
Inanaga, K. (2015). Recovery from Schizophrenia with Bioactive Substances in Hericium erinaceum. International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology, 2015, 1-2. https://doi.org/10.4172/2469-9837.1000S1-003.
Schmidt, A., Hammann, F., Wölnerhanssen, B., Meyer-Gerspach, A., Drewe, J., Beglinger, C., & Borgwardt, S. (2014). Green tea extract enhances parieto-frontal connectivity during working memory processing. Psychopharmacology, 231, 3879 - 3888. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-014-3526-1.
Calabrese, E. (2020). Hormesis and Ginseng: Ginseng Mixtures and Individual Constituents Commonly Display Hormesis Dose Responses, Especially for Neuroprotective Effects. Molecules, 25. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25112719.
Kazem, Y., Hussein, M., El-Damhogy, S., & Elazeem, A. (2009). Homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folic acid plasma levels in relation to cognitive functions in an Egyptian elderly group. International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, 2, 111-124. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJFSNPH.2009.029277.