By Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND · Move Forward Natural Health, Odenton, MD · Last reviewed: October 15, 2026 Quick answer: Extra virgin olive oil is more than a cooking fat. Small human trials suggest that daily intake of high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil is linked with better clinical dementia ratings, stronger blood–brain barrier function on […]
Category: Energy, Sleep & Brain
Mood & Emotional Balance
EPA-rich omega-3s, saffron, active B vitamins and vitamins D3 and K2 that support steady mood and emotional resilience. Educational information from Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, with a link to the products he uses on Fullscript.
Brain Health & Cognitive Aging
Omega-3s, active B vitamins, creatine, brain-focused magnesium, citicoline and lion's mane for long-term brain health. Educational information from Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, with a link to the products he uses on Fullscript.
Cellular Energy & Recovery
Mitochondrial nutrients, creatine and antioxidants that support cellular energy and recovery. Educational information from Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, with a link to the products he uses on Fullscript.
Sleep & Overnight Repair
Calming nutrients that support restful sleep and the repair work the body does overnight. Educational information from Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, with a link to the products he uses on Fullscript.
Who Should Consider CoQ10 (Ubiquinol)? Energy, Statins, Safety
Who may benefit from CoQ10 or ubiquinol, including statin users and adults over 40, how it supports cellular energy, and safety tips from a Maryland ND.
Who Should Consider Magnesium? Signs, Best Forms, and Safety
Signs you may need more magnesium, which forms (glycinate, malate, citrate) fit which goals, how it’s tested, and safety tips from a Maryland ND.
Brain Fog, Memory and Focus Problems: Common Root Causes
What can drive brain fog and memory or focus problems (inflammation, gut-brain axis, mitochondria, nutrients) and how a Maryland ND approaches it.
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs): The Gut-Brain Link Explained
How butyrate, acetate and propionate made by gut bacteria affect the gut lining, mood, focus and inflammation, and how to support them. By a Maryland ND.
Breathwork for Stress and Longevity: 3 Simple Techniques
How breathwork calms the nervous system, plus box breathing, alternate nostril breathing and a simple daily practice.