Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Choosing Energy Sources for Children's Brain

Good concentration ability is closely associated with intelligence. The ability to concentrate for long periods will make the children are trained to solve problems in their learning.
To improve the cognitive abilities of the brain stimulation is also required in addition to good nutrition. According to nutrition experts dr.Saptawati Bardosono, there are some major nutrients support brain development, such as carbohydrates, omega-3, zinc, iron, and vitamin B.
In a study conducted Friesland Campina, Frisian Flag milk producers, it is known that isomaltulosa, carbohydrates are able to survive long in the provision of energy, have a good effect for children's cognitive work.



The study of the benefits of this isomaltulosa already done twice in Indonesia. The first, involving 54 children aged 5-6 years with a period of consumption of products containing isomaltulsa for 14 days.
Results showed isomaltulosa as carbohydrates with a low glycemic index when dissolved in milk to prolong the child's power of concentration.
The second study conducted on 127 children aged 5-6 years over a span of three months obtained consistent results against the benefits isomaltulosa on children's cognitive performance.
According Dr.Tjin Wiguna, Sp.KJ, experts psikitari children involved in the study, the parameters measured in this study include reaction speed, memory, attention, and attention durability.
Added by Eiko de Jong, Ph.D., senior researcher Frisianland Campina, because glucose produced by isomaltulosa released slowly into the body of the energy supplied to the brain any longer.
"So the ability to focus and better memory," said de Jong in the event of exposure isomaltulosa study in Bandung on Monday (15/10).
He explained that this second study is a validation of previous research. Scientifically, the results of this second study also has an IB which means having a strong recommendation.
Isomaltulosa naturally found in sugar cane, honey, glucose and other sources. But unlike sucrose, isomaltulosa is a substance that slowly absorbed by the body. Some products also use isomaltulosa sweetener, especially for diabetic patients.

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