Biological Factors

 

There are plenty of factors influencing your learning process either in a positive or a negative way. In addition to what is already determined by your genes, according to various sources, the following biological factors play an important role.

Main Biological Factor

Nutrition

Nutrition is essential for organs to develop (building material), but also to let it operate (fuel). On average, as much as 25% of all energy a human daily takes in with one's food goes directly to the brains. At those moments when the brain goes through major developments such as during childhood and adolescence, this percentage may increase to 65%.

Caffeine

Caffeine is one of the most consumed psychoactive substances around the world. Caffeine is not bad for health, some researchers even show positive effects. Caffeine appears to reduce fatigue.

And in this way also has an indirect effect on learning. Regarding cognitive function, caffeine has an effect on reaction time. Some studies also show a positive effect on long-term memory.

Sports

Practicing sports is healthy, as more and more research shows. For example, sports ensure that certain substances in the body are released, which have a significant effect on the brains. These compounds support brain functions and increase the ability to learn and perform.