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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you take any supplements to boost your mental activity?".
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| | | | Ana Naglić 
Croatia
Local time: 01:33
Member (2005)
English to Croatian
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| Physical activity | Apr 17, 2012 |
I'm a triathlete - regular exercise influences mental activity too.
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do you mean psychotropic substances??? like what exactly?.......
| | | | Julian Holmes
Japan
Local time: 08:33
Member (2011)
Japanese to English
Because I am basically healthy and would like to rely on my own faculties.
@Ana
Nice comment!  Especially since translators tend to spend an inordinate amount of time seated in front of a computer.
However, why do I read this question as "Do you take mind-enhancing drugs?" 
Hmmm
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Karin Hinsch
Spain
Local time: 01:33
Spanish to German
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Swimming, walking or hiking - often together with a chocolate bar
| | | | | Does coffee count? | Apr 17, 2012 |
It sure does boost my mental activity, and I am a habitual user.
| | | | Evans (X)
Local time: 00:33
Spanish to English
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| A good night's sleep | Apr 17, 2012 |
is the only thing that boosts my mental capacity.
| | | | Ty Kendall
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:33
Hebrew to English
Another one ripe for alternative interpretations ...I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought that Julian.
I'm not sure what supplements have actually been shown to boost mental activity (other than your basic stimulants, which only boost energy levels, not mental faculties).
The fish-oil supplement has been thoroughly debunked, despite the fact we were bombarded with viral marketing for it (as a ... See more Another one ripe for alternative interpretations ...I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought that Julian.
I'm not sure what supplements have actually been shown to boost mental activity (other than your basic stimulants, which only boost energy levels, not mental faculties).
The fish-oil supplement has been thoroughly debunked, despite the fact we were bombarded with viral marketing for it (as a fact) for years (and it's still plastered all over the web).
So now I'm quite cynical of any "magic pill" which purports to work miracles, and we should all be wary of the pseudo-science which accompanies such claims. ▲ Collapse
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| Does coffee count? | Apr 17, 2012 |
No magic pills ("natural", herbal or chemical), thanks!
| | | | inkweaver
Germany
Local time: 01:33
French to German
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| I voted "no"... | Apr 17, 2012 |
but if coffee does count, it should be "yes, and lots of it".
And - I think I said this elsewhere - a little exercise goes a long way.
To start with, I take a brisk walk every morning to get those grey cells going.
| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 01:33
Spanish to English
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I have instant (not "real") coffee in the mornings, and nowadays I usually have a croissanty thing too. They say that sugar is a stimulant but I just have it because I fancy it, not deliberately to achieve any concrete result.
I might resort to a stimulant of some description if I end up having to do an all-nighter, but nowadays I try to avoid having to do them. The best thing for tiredness is rest and/or sleep.
As for taking vitamin or mineral supplements, crystal seaw... See more I have instant (not "real") coffee in the mornings, and nowadays I usually have a croissanty thing too. They say that sugar is a stimulant but I just have it because I fancy it, not deliberately to achieve any concrete result.
I might resort to a stimulant of some description if I end up having to do an all-nighter, but nowadays I try to avoid having to do them. The best thing for tiredness is rest and/or sleep.
As for taking vitamin or mineral supplements, crystal seaweed, monkey glands or whatever new-fangled brain enhancer is being touted, I'm afraid my usual reaction is a healthy scepticism.
PS: I seem to remember something about "smart drugs" being vaunted as the next world-changers a couple of decades ago, but that fad seems to have fizzled out...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12922451
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| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 01:33
Spanish to English
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Karin. wrote: Swimming, walking or hiking - often together with a chocolate bar
A spin on the bike or a run with the dog usually get me refreshed enough for another couple of hours translating...
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Musa Issa
Kenya
Local time: 02:33
Swahili to English
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| B vitamins, anyone? | Apr 17, 2012 |
I take sugar-free/natural yogurt sometimes. The B vitamins contained therein actually boost your mental faculties and make you more 'positive" and give you this clear-headedness of sorts. It doesn't kick in instantly though - more like the day after
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I start with tea in the mornings and go on to coffee.
Supplemented at intervals with high-fibre carbohydrates like muesli and Danish rye bread, and cheese, salad, lots of vegetables for supper... and in the evening some kind of fruit dessert. We have to empty the freezer before the next harvest from the garden.
Water, fruit juice, more coffee.
I'm not entirely vegetarian, but do not eat a lot of meat.
And of course the solid supplement often degenerat... See more I start with tea in the mornings and go on to coffee.
Supplemented at intervals with high-fibre carbohydrates like muesli and Danish rye bread, and cheese, salad, lots of vegetables for supper... and in the evening some kind of fruit dessert. We have to empty the freezer before the next harvest from the garden.
Water, fruit juice, more coffee.
I'm not entirely vegetarian, but do not eat a lot of meat.
And of course the solid supplement often degenerates to cake or jam in the afternoon or chocolate in the evenings.
Plus a good cup of tea or coffee at bedtime. (I can't drink coffee when I'm asleep, but otherwise no problem!)
I've joined some really nice people in a walking club and have to keep in practice so that I can keep up.
Other types opf dope are not necessary and alcohol gives me migraine... ▲ Collapse
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Coffee, tea and chocolate.
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