7 amazing facts about your brain that we bet you didn't know

brain We humans are truly a cut above the other mammals with our ability to speak and to be self aware. If there is an organ we need to thank for making all of this possible, it is our brain. The human brain is a complex organ, a grand old man that oversees all the major functions of your body and promotes your consciousness. The more we try to understand about the brain, the more it eludes us. Here are some amazing scientific facts about this mysterious organ that will blow your mind!SMART BRAIN Your brain absorbs 20 percent of your entire caloric intake [1]. This means, using your brain more often may drain your energy and make you feel fatigued. People in the teaching and research professions may find themselves wearier than those doing mindless desk jobs.brain water A whopping 75 percent of your brain is water! It’s a fact that you need to stay hydrated to stay healthy. But did you know, your attention skills, psychomotor abilities and immediate memory skills can get affected even if you are just 2 percent dehydrated? [2]brian fat Your brain is mostly fat. That’s right! Nearly 60 percent of your brain is made of fat! [3]But does this give you enough reason to eat a truckload of cheese and butter? Not exactly, but you need to include polyunsaturated fat, omega 3 fatty acids and other healthy fats for brain health.mind Modern day brains are not as sharp as that of our ancestors’. A study shows that our general intelligence might have declined from the time of the Victorians.[4] Tsk tsk!drunk Have you ever woken up after a hard night of partying with no memory of what you did the night before? That’s because, your brain suspends memory formation when you are drunk and causes blackouts [5]. So next time when you hit the bar, drink responsibly if you don’t want to end up somewhere with your pockets turned out and your wallet missing.stomach You have a second brain and it is inside your smal intestines! According to a study, scientists found 100000 neurons inside the intestines which make the happy chemical serotonin! Amazing isn’t it?