NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new, comprehensive approach to supporting brain health through daily dietary supplementation is now available through the Mindworks Division of Amen Clinics Inc. The unique formulation, Brain Power Basics, was spearheaded by award-winning psychiatrist and world authority on brain imaging, Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

Brain Power Basics is the first dietary supplement system that combines a brain-directed multi-vitamin, a highly-purified Omega-3 fish oil and a new, brain boosting formula which, when taken together, provide unparalleled nutritional support for memory, mental clarity and other cognitive functions.

Brain Power Basics evolved from a landmark interventional study involving more than 100 professional football players who had concerns about memory, mood, and cognitive function. The study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, monitored players that followed a six-month protocol that included the same nutrients offered in Brain Power Basics. The study showed, for the first time, that a program of healthy eating, regular exercise and brain directed nutritional support could result in significant improvement in cognitive functioning, memory and proficiency.

"It's one of the most exciting discoveries in psychiatry! The brain and its functions can be improved," said Dr. Amen who has studied the brain for more than 30 years, having conducted nearly 80,000 brain scans on patients from more than 90 countries. "We had players double and triple memory scores, lose weight, and dramatically improve their overall cognitive function."

Brain Power Basics includes:

• NeuroVite Plus, a phytonutrient-based multi-vitamin and antioxidant blend, plus a complete range of digestive enzymes, more than 50 nutrients and minerals and a proprietary "brain-boosting blend";
• Omega 3 Power, which provides 1600 milligrams of omega 3 fatty acids from ultra-purified fish oil to support optimal brain and heart function;
• Brain & Memory Power Boost which includes the super-antioxidant N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC), along with phosphatidylserine to help maintain the integrity of cell membranes, Huperzine A and Acetyl-l-Carnitine (ALC) to support healthy neurotransmitter levels, and Vinpocetine and Gingko Biloba extract to support healthy blood flow.

The supplements may be purchased separately, or they can be purchased together in new packaging featuring convenient pouches that sort the daily dose into two packets at www.brainpowerbasics.com or by calling 888-850-5287. A regular monthly supply may be purchased for $79.95 plus tax with free shipping anywhere within the United States.

The Mindworks division of Amen Clinics, Inc. was founded by Dr. Amen to provide brain directed dietary supplements and other educational materials to consumers seeking brain health resources. Amen Clinics Inc. specializes in the accurate diagnoses and targeted treatment of a variety of mental conditions. Dr. Amen is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, five-time New York Times best-selling author, and has helped raise more than $40 million for public television through his six shows about brain health.