What can be done in order to remain fully concentrated throughout the day? How can feelings of fatigue and drowsiness be avoided? How can memory be preserved and developed? How can intellectual vigor be stimulated? What can be done to sleep well? How can sexuality be enhanced? The answer to all these questions that are so crucial for our well-being is nutrition. And knowing what to eat implies knowing our bodies’ real needs.

Jean-Marie Bourre is the author of La Diététique du cerveau. He is a neuro-toxologist and director of studies at INSERM.