The adult dose is two capsules taken on an empty stomach, preferably, either at night before bed or first thing in the morning.
At times, such as a severe head knock or concussion/low mood/migraines we may suggest starting on two capsules twice daily for 4-6 weeks then reducing to two capsules at night ongoing or as guided by your practitioner.
Bedtime dosing is great to support the optimal functioning of the glymphatic system and recovery during sleep.
Smokers are advised to take an extra capsule ie 3 together as smoking increases the excretion of the actives from the body.
Typically children 6-12yrs would take half the adult dose or as guided by the practitioner.
The mercury found in amalgam fillings has an effect on brain neurons causing the nerve endings to die back, blocking nutrients from absorbing properly in our bodies. Voluntastrols contain beneficial nutrients to support healthy brain function and support mental wellbeing.
The key actives in Brain Health help to activate BDNF, which stands for Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor so they can help to support the survival of existing neurons and encouraging new growth and differentiation of neurons. Low levels of BDNF are linked with Alzheimer’s, accelerated aging, poor neural development, neurotransmitter dysfunction, obesity, depression, and cognitive decline.
Chronic inflammation is now increasingly recognised as a risk factor and a key aspect in the progression of mental health disorders. A study done with patients suffering depression showed concentrations of two pro inflammatory markers CRP and IL6 were up by 50%. The key extracts in Brain Health offer support for inflammation, mood and memory.
Modern day environmental exposure to pollutants, combined with major changes in our food supply and lifestyle practices have an impact on our body’s ability to absorb and utilise nutrients. The hypothalamus is a very important part of the brain that links the nervous system with the endocrine system. It is responsible for releasing hormones and maintaining homeostasis (balance) in the whole body. If the hypothalamus, (like all systems of the body), doesn’t receive the correct nutrients it cannot work optimally and will wind down its output to protect itself. These deficiencies can create or allow an environment that facilitates a misfolding of proteins that are a common presentation in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and the aging brain. The key actives, in Brain Health (Voluntastrols), have been shown to be supportive by providing the body with nutrients that may protect the brain from these disorders and help support healthy brain aging and general mental wellbeing.
When you are menopausal your hormones are out of balance causing a cascade of reactions that ends in inflammation of the body. Our Brain Health(Voluntastrols), may support inflammation in the brain which may help with the symptoms of migraines, brain fog and fatigue.
/p>Yes, repeated head trauma or head knocks, even moderate concussions can lead to a development of neurodegeneration if not supported/treated appropriately. The key actives in Brain Health (Voluntastrols) is a great support for general health and wellbeing after any head knock or concussion.
In the brain there is a part of the lymphatic system called the glymphatic system. This is a very important waste clearance system for metabolic wastes and damaged cells from injuries in the brain. The channels that remove this waste are peri vascular (if there is inflammation present these channels are squeezed tight reducing fluid flowing out). Head injuries greatly impair this glymphatic flow and so it is vital to keep this functioning optimally. Supplementation with Brain Health (Voluntastrols) may support recovery from brain injury as it may support neuro-inflammation and support the effective functioning of the glymphatic system. Also supports the nerves functioning and supports improved functioning.
The secondary plant metabolites in Brain health(Voluntastrols) have become largely deficient in the modern food supply due to monocultures, pesticides, fungicides, pre- and post-harvest techniques, spraying and GMO with modern processing techniques. Whilst eating a wide range of fresh organic foods is strongly encouraged, the quantity of these key actives in commercially available or home grown foods is not at a sufficient or consistent level, nor will it contain the same characteristics as the extracts in Brain health (Voluntastrols).
Results have shown that most people see benefits quite quickly. Often the best results require other supplement support i.e. magnesium, collagen, probiotics, and vagal tone optimization. At times a variation of the daily dosing may be needed, discuss progress with you practitioner.
Brain Health (Voluntastrols) work better the longer you take them as they have an accumulative affect in the body. Head knocks/concussions, if not treated properly, can lead to the development of neurodegeneration, so it is best to keep going with them. Contact your practitioner to help support you during this time of recovery.
There is the potential for a slight reduction in blood pressure so if you have borderline low blood pressure, or are on medication for high blood pressure, you should monitor it and use caution when first starting. Typically this would balance our over a few days, usually we would not see any untoward side effects.
Because Brain Health (Voluntastrols) work with supporting the upregulation of the glymphatic system and modulation of membrane potential of the neurons in the mitochondria of the brain there may be improvements of fatigue and brain fog after general anaesthetic. Best taken at night before bed in this case.
We suggest to take Brain Health (Voluntastrols) at night if you have had a head knock or concussion, or a history of them as they work with the glymphatic system in the brain that helps support inflammation and support optimal clearing of waste from brain. The glymphatic system is most active at night when you sleep. At times when needed, dosing twice a day (before breakfast and at bedtime) may be suggested for a period of time possibly 4-6 weeks.
Absorption of these actives or extracts is considered to be more optimal when taken away from food and or other supplements. When you take them on an empty stomach they are not competing for absorption with other nutrients from foods/supplements. This gives them the best chance to be fully utilised by your body.
Yes, you can open the capsules and take them. They taste very bitter, so try a small amount first to see if it is palatable. Because BRAIN HEALTH (Voluntastrols) are best taken before food/on an empty stomach, we suggest adding the contents of the capsules to a small quantity of food/yoghurt.
Research indicates that the botanical extracts or polyphenols in Brain Health (Voluntastrols) play a role in lowering blood pressure. Therefore, we recommend caution and monitoring by those with low blood pressure or by those on high blood pressure medication.
Due to the complexity of determining otherwise, we recommend caution by pregnant women and breastfeeding women. Consult your health care provider or practitioner.
Best results have been seen with long term/ongoing daily dosing, as the effects are cumulative in the body, especially the brain. The neuro phyto-actives both regulate and modulate acute and chronic inflammation, helping support the effects of brain injury, concussion, headaches, mood, sleep quality, memory and cognition.
Voluntastrols contain extracts from everyday foods that do not have contraindications. Prescription medicines may have contraindications and the prescribing doctor or manufacturer should be consulted to determine if the medication is contraindicated with any of the food sources contained in Brain Health (Voluntastrols). If these foods can be consumed whilst on the medication, then so too can the Voluntastrols.
- Not suitable for those taking L Dopa (Parkinson’s Medication), or any medication for seizures/epilepsy.
- Anyone on Blood pressure medication should be monitored as there may be a slight change in blood pressure.
- Those with borderline low blood pressure err on side of caution when starting Voluntastrols.
Brain Health for both New Zealand and Australia is is made in Australia and is registered with the Australian TGA, Health Canada and the Taiwanese FDA.
a proprietary blend of secondary plant metabolite extracts from citrus bioflavonoids, german chamomile and cacao.
