A 32-year-old female asked:
What are foods to enhance memory?
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Dr. David Scheidereranswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
Many possibilites: An organic diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, good fats, lean protein provides nutrient rich foods while avoiding harmful toxins such as pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, and antibiotics which can impair memory.
Caloric restriction has been shown to improve memory in alzheimer's.
Many supplements can also help: nac, b vitamins esp. L-methylfolate, omega 3 fa, huperzine, .
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Saint Paul, MN
A 27-year-old female asked:
How do I enhance my memory?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Brouweranswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Memory: Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, read books, try mind stimulating puzzles like crossword and sodoku. It's also good for your brain to avoid toxins like smoking and illicit drugs. There may be a benefit to vitamin e and c as antioxidants. There is also an obvious benefit to good sleep, so people who have sleep apnea new to have appropriate treatment with cpap.
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