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THE BRAIN HEALTH GUIDE
of exercise—but was lacking in supplement savvy.

Soon after beginning (and logging) his daily dosage, he began
to feel much better, and found himself waking up feeling
more vigorous, armed with a greater confidence in facing the
challenges ahead. Supported by the supplements, and without
realizing it fully, he began changing his eating habits—going
off his low-calorie/high-protein diet to one including junk
food, causing an 8-pound weight gain over the five-month test.
At the end of his singular study, the physicians who examined
him said that his vitamin-induced euphoria and subsequent
straying from making good lifestyle choices was a form of
compensation, but a poor excuse for falling off the food wagon.
And their advice? Don’t do that.

Like every other life plan, moderation and balance are key. And
while it’s okay to overindulge now and then, staying on course,
eating right and exercising to fit your age and general health,
then backing things up with a realistic daily dosage of vitamins,
minerals and supplements is the prescription for success.

Tip #6 - pRaCTiCE modERaTion
Everybody likes a salty snack or a sweet treat. It is hard to say
no to ice cream on a hot day or chips and dip while watching
the big game.

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