A 35-year-old member asked:
are there any supplements that can improve memory and concentration? answer please!
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Dr. Mark Fisher answered
Neurology 34 years experience
No: You can pretty much bank on it: Any supplement touted by health-food hucksters for any "problem" will have no real evidence of effect. Common substances that improve memory & concentration are already well known, eg caffeine and nicotine. But I don't recommend taking up smoking to improve your memory & concentration.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Which supplement (and content) for memory enhancement? For 60+
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Supplements: Many are touted as effective ways to enhance memory; some do show promise: ginko biloba apparently improves cerebral circulation. Vitamin b complex may help. Brain consists largely of fat, mainly dha, epa (omega-3 fatty acids) & phosphatidylserine; so fish oil or eating oily fish like cod/tuna can help. Garlic also seems to improve circulation. Antioxidants fight free radicals.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What are some good supplements to take for increasing your memory?
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Dr. Shira Miller answered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Depends. : If you are having memory problems you should be evaluated first by your internist. An evaluation should be done to first find out what is causing the problem. That will dictate the treatment.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Herbs or supplement for good memory?
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Dr. Steven Charlap answered
Holistic Medicine 37 years experience
Exercise: The single most powerful, clinically proven means to improve memory is to be physically fit, reduce stress, eat healthy, and be intellectually stimulated. The pills do almost nothing. Stay natural and help your entire health, not just your memory. A study done at cooper health institute showed the physically fit had the lowest rates of alzheimer's. Get and stay fit at any age.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What are good supplements for memory health?
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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
Clinical Psychology 36 years experience
B vitamins + many: There are many nutritional web site - research them and find what items have solid research - don't be taken in by expensive products. Good nutrition will be a big part.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What supplements can I take for short term memory lost?
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Cognitex: Order at www.Lef.Org
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get etsted though for why you are having memory loss. Depression, burnout, anxiety. Thyroid problems can all cause this, as well as vitamin deficiences of b12, folate, (folic acid) vit d, thiamine, lyme's disease, ms, lupus, sjoegen's, and ahost of other conditions. Please dicuss this with your family doctor and get a neuro consult and neuropsych testing done.
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