A brain in which a lot of neurons have died,& is long term dementic, needs revival. What nutrients can work?
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YOU CAN GIVE HER VITIAMN B COMPLEX..... CARBS LOTS OF CARBS SAME EFFECT B12 SHOTS ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE....CARBS ARE THE MEMORY FOOD WHY DO YOU THINK SO MANY DIABETICS HAVE MEMORY LOST... THE COMPLEX SUGARS IN CARBS ARE NOT EASILY BROKEN DOWN IF AT ALL AN SO THE BRAIN DOES NOT GET THE NUTRIENTS FROM THEM AND THAT PART DIES OFF... SO GET IT FROM WALMART.... SUPER B COMPLEX  THE B12 SHOTS YOU MAY HAVE TO GET A DOCTOR TO SIGN OFF ON THOSE.... LOTS OF CARBS....
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During prenatal development, enough "stem cells" differentiate into neurons that each newborn infant has enough multipolar neurons to last a lifetime.  While neurons die continually throughout the life span, barring accident or disease, we still have plenty of neurons left, even into the 2nd century of life.\n\nHowever, certain diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease) cause premature and widespread death of neurons - with devastating results.  \n\nOne of the great hopes we have for stem cell research is that there is very promising data from animal models that "flooding" a neuron-depleted area of the brain with stem cells can repopulate the lost neurons and reform the neural network.
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eat tuna....high in amino acids which cause ur brain to function above normal
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I know of two kinds of cells that are not regenerated: Brain cells (neurons) and if you are female, eggs cells in the ovary.  The ones you are born with are still with you.
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There are a few questions here, let me unravel them from one another:\n\n"How can an object feel pain?" - This is the question of consciousness, and there's not a particularly good answer to it. I'd recommend asking in Philosophy, rather than Physics, to try to get a detailed answer to that question. Also, I'd recommend doing quite a bit of reading.\n\n"Is there a limit to add neurons?" "Nature only gave us 100 billion neurons. Why?" - The very short answer to this is that everything you add to an organism increases the amount of growing it needs to do, and the amount of energy it needs. We already have an incredibly long, incredibly helpless childhood. At some point, the reward for adding more neurons - which is presumably more memory, more pattern-matching ability, or something similar - became less beneficial to survival than the reward for becoming adult and self-sufficient sooner. At that point, there's no reason for the brain to get bigger - it's doing the best that it can.\n\n"Is there a critical point??" - I'd have to say no. What you're asking about is the idea of a disembodied consciousness. If consciousness can exist without a body, then there's no reason to believe that adding more neurons will help. If consciousness requires a body, then there's no way to get beyond the body - more neurons might increase the capabilities of the brain, but not produce a sudden, critical change like the one you describe in nuclear fission.\n\nThe attached wikipedia link may be a good place to begin studying the philosophy of consciousness - it seems like the answers you're looking for might be in that field.\n\nGood luck, and happy learning.
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You had better believe it....If we treat our machines like we treat our bodies, we would be considered as being reckless. Improving brain cells can be accomplished by (basically) the following points.\n\nSTAYING MENTALLY ACTIVE: Mentally stimulating activities strengthen brain cells and the connections between them, and may even create new nerve cells.\n \n REMAINING SOCIALLY ACTIVE: Social activity not only makes physical and mental activity more enjoyable, it can reduce stress levels, which helps maintain healthy connections among brain cells.\n \nSTAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE:Physical exercise is essential for maintaining good blood flow to the brain as well as to encourage new brain cells. It also can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes, and thereby protect against those risk factors for Alzheimer's and other dementias. \n \nADOPTING A BRAIN-HEALTHY DIET:Research suggests that high cholesterol may contribute to stroke and brain cell damage. A low fat, low cholesterol diet is advisable. And there is growing evidence that a diet rich in dark vegetables and fruits, which contain antioxidants, may help protect brain cells.
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well, very inellgent question, first of all once the brain is dead, it cannot be  transplanted. the possibilities are very low. but, recently one experiment on brain transplantations were succeded in europe, some 26 days back.it wasn't an succeded 100%, but it showed 45% improments. and how the technology is! by the next few years it will be 100% possible!.it will be!
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Take out the brain and they will pronounce you brain dead. The mind is generated by the brain. Like hologram. The mind is a part of the brain.
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Your brain needs some fat in order to function.
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If you think about it, mind over matter includes herbs, massage, medicine, prescriptions, surgery.\nI know what you mean though and I don't think it's possible right now.  I think the more we evolve, the more we learn about the untapped resources of the human brain, perhaps so.\nHow great would it be if you could just direct all the curative, regenerative cells in your body to a specific mission.  \nRemember, people can already alter they're natural body functions just by thinking about it.  You can slow your heart rate, your breathing rate.  You can make yourself have dreams that you want and don't forget you can hold off on the bathroom when needed.  I don't think it's such a far leap to think of mind over matter as a cure all.
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Since he faints now and is not drinking he needs to see a doctor and be evalutated. I haven't heard of anything that can be used to repair brain damage. Vitamins would probably be good for his general health and after years of drinking he is probably anemic anyway. Talk to a doctor about iron pills and general vitamins.
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The following nutritional supplements may help restore and maximize memory:\n• L-Acetylcarnitine (LAC). Studies have shown that acetylcarnitine can improve memory function in the elderly. It can even reverse memory loss in some patients who have early Alzheimer’s disease.\n• Phosphatidylserine (100 mg three times per day). Phosphatidylserine probably works by lowering stress hormone levels and increasing the availability of acetylcholine. This supplement may help improve brain function in patients suffering from age-related memory loss.\n• Vitamin E (400–800 IU per day). A strong antioxidant, vitamin E protects memory cells from free-radical damage.\n• Omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed oil (1 tablespoon per day) and fish oil capsules are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 enriched eggs are available in some places.\n• Thiamine (3–8 g per day). Treat a vitamin B1 deficiency with supplements. Thiamine/vitamin B1 is a good antioxidant and may also improve mental function in Alzheimer’s patients.\n• Methylcobalamin (1,000 micrograms twice daily). Methylcobalamine is the preferred supplemental form of cyanocobalamin, or vitamin B12. Many Alzheimer’s patients have been found to have a vitamin B12 deficiency.\n\nThe following herbs may help reverse memory loss and/or improve mental performance:\n• Ginkgo biloba extract (24% ginkgo flavonglycosides: 80 mg three times per day) is the herb most well known for its ability to improve memory function. Ginkgo works by improving the circulation of blood to the brain. It is also a strong antioxidant. Therefore, it can slow down memory loss associated with normal aging or due to degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Several studies have demonstrated that ginkgo helps improve thinking and concentration in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.\n• Gotu kola (Centella asiatica: 70 mg taken twice daily). This herb helps improve memory by increasing blood circulation to the brain and keeps blood vessels strong and healthy.\n• Ginseng. Studies have shown that ginseng can improve memory and enhance learning ability. The recommended dosage of Korean ginseng is 3–9 g per day. Because ginseng may elevate blood pressure, patients with heart disease or high blood pressure should consult with their doctor before using this herb.\n• Brahmi (Bacopa monniera. Brahmi is a herb native to India that is used in Ayurvedic medicine and Japanese medicine as a nerve tonic and treatment for insomnia. It appears to improve a person’s ability to retain new learning. Brahmi, which is sometimes called bacopa in Western countries, contains two compounds known as bacosides A and B. It is thought that these chemicals help to prevent memory loss by improving the efficiency of impulse transmission between nerve cells in the brain. An Australian study published in 2002 reported on the effects of brahmi on 76 human subjects. It showed that brahmi has a significant effect on people’s ability to remember new information, although it does not affect a person’s ability to retrieve information that was known prior to the experiment.
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We use 100% of our brain-or at least 100% of our brain sense signals and uses oxygen and glucose.  Any neuron which does not connect with another and depolarize occasionally will probably die.  I have no idea where this myth came from, unless it was from studies of learning and memory.  We can learn a great deal more than most of us do-any average person could learn multiple languages, become expert in a number of fields, etc, but we don't.  This doesnt mean we dont use our brains-learning is more likely the generation of new pathways, connections, etc.  So it may be that we only learn 10% of what we could (put this way, it would be closer to 1%).  The majority of the brain is set aside for motor and sensory system integration- It takes an enormous amount of brain power to just perform our normal movements and to interpret and filter all the huge amount of sensory information we get every second-*That* is the primary action of the cortex.
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The research done with mice and spinal cord injury is fascinating, yet does not touch the neural networks involved in memory and cognition, only motor function.  Much research has gone into embryonic stem cell research which could hopefully reverse the effects that the plaques have already caused on the brain.  Even more interesting work is being done in prevention.  Like many illnesses it is easier to treat if it never happens and like many illnesses it seems that exercise can help prevent the disease.  With the aging population I believe the interest in a cure and possibly vaccines for prevention may be on the way soon.
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the brain will remain active until the lack of blood supply "chokes" it.
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Intresting point, but you would have to construct a panatropic net with which to store a Matrix of all the dead minds. However, we're not far off making that discovery! ;0)
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This is definitely a myth.  We use all of our brain.  The origin of this myth is that only 10% of our brain is made up of actual neurons in the strictest sense.  That means that only 10% of the cells in our brain are the kind that transmit signals and make us think.  The other 90% are called glia.  These cells provide the structural support and nutrients for the neurons, as well as clear away their waste and excess neurotransmitters.  These cells are "used" just as much as the other 10% though.