For proper functioning of the neurologic system, specific nutrients are required across the client’s lifespan The health of the client and fetus is optimized by ensuring that the client consumes adequate protein and has a diet is rich in micronutrients including vitamins A, B 9 (folate), B 12 (cobalamin), D, E, and K as well…

Specific nutrients for infants, children, and adolescents offer optimal neural development The nutrient needs for adults change with the aging process; ensuring adequate intake of key macronutrients and micronutrients prevents cognitive decline

anticonvulsants — medications used to prevent or treat epileptic seizures; many anticonvulsants are also used to treat certain psychiatric conditions. Coenzyme Q10 — a nutrient that the body produces and can be found in many foods; CoQ10 facilitates the conversion of food to energy and is a powerful antioxidant that can promote health in…. gangliosides — glycosphingolipids that are highly available in a healthy nervous system and carry most of the sialic acid residues in the brain. hippocampus — a brain structure located just below the ventricles of the brain that is a focal point for emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system.