A student in school who is 16 years of age, with an IQ of 100 (which is considered average based on earlier studies) is probably smart enough to graduate from high school and become skilled in certain vocations that would result in being able to secure a respectable “entry level” position in quite a number of trades, for example. Yet he or she might struggle in college if admitted as the demands on their cognitive and intellectual problem solving skills become more demanding – basically demanding higher levels of innate intelligence. If that same student had an IQ of 115 (well above average), he or she might be smart enough to graduate from a graduate school, or maybe even earn a Master’s degree or professional graduate school degree. The difference in income earning in a 35-year typical adult life-time work period could be worth millions more according to government data on life-time earnings between students who complete various levels of education.

The question is:  Can FMB increase intelligence up to 16 points? What was an interesting result reported by the researchers who conducted the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, was that they found 20% of the students who were in the FMB group, and who had taken FMB for nearly four months, had a 15.9 point gain in the innate portion of their IQ test. Obviously, this means that the other 80% of students did not show such dramatic gains, yet many of 80% of students did score higher on the innate IQ test (Wechsler Intelligence Test for Chlidren, also known as the “WISC-Revised”) at the end of the study. Maybe all of the students who showed these gains in IQ were children who had deficiencies of nutrients that FMB replenished. That’s why more studies need to be done. These results also illustrate why changes in IQ can be unpredictable and why no guarantees can be made that every child will improve, as there are many variables that can affect a child’s intelligence. Yet this study did try to scientifically evaluate whether any student given FMB would show gains in innate IQ compared to placebo, rather than just relying upon anecdotal evidence of its performance. The FMB randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, study was conducted by researchers who were affiliated with two universities that had no financial stake in the success of the outcome. After the results of the study were independently analyzed by the investigators, the findings were submitted for publication and published in the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

In 1999, Dr. Schauss’ 10th book was published, Minerals, Trace Elements and Human Health. This book covers 27 minerals, especially many that are important for brain function. The book provides information on suggested intake levels of minerals for males and females in various age groups. Dr. Schauss also gives his keen insight on several important brain minerals to understand what they do and their effect on achievement and behavior if there is a deficiency intake in the diet leading to marginal deficiencies that can affect brain function.

Scientifically formulated for adults, the new FMB Adult Formula was launched in 2004. The vitamins, minerals and food concentrates contained in the FMB Adult Formula provide nutrients that may play a role in supporting brain function as a supplement to the diet. This formula combines the same FMB “learning nutrients” that was studied in students, with additional ingredients geared toward the adult brain.

After many requests over the years, Dr. Schauss and his co-authors acquired the rights for, "Eating for A's", and had it reprinted as “Feed My Brain”, since the word “A’s” sounded too much like “AIDS”, so a new title was needed. Now available through Triunity International, "Feed My Brain - Eating to Excel", is now available. Given the many positive reviews by newspapers around the country, it is a must for parents interested in influencing their children to eat a balanced nutrient dense diet to support brain function and good overall physical health.

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