Any supplement that can boost the brains functions such as intelligence concentration and memory?
Answer:
Hi Tiger,
Memory is one of those things that is affected by just about anything that you eat, drink or take in the form of medicine. You didn't say how old you are and whether or not you are having memory problems. Here is a list of suggestions that may help.
First is to stop drinking anything with caffeine in it. Excessive caffeine consumption can cause a loss of water soluble minerals and vitamins that directly affect the function of your brain.
Second is to take B-complex vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids everyday. These two products support the creation of neurotransmitters in the brain which helps higher functions like memory.
There are other supplements like ginkgo as mentioned in other answers. Other supplements that may help memory is phosphatidyserine, Vinposetine, Huperzine-A, DHA and Bacopa. All of these are useful for the right individual.
Yes there are side-effects with some of these supplements but they are mostly of the drug interaction variety. If you are taking medication than you need to do your research or ask someone who knows how drugs interact with these supplements.
I've tried this brand with Tahitian Noni International
you can go this website www.tni.com/2213927
They one for memory it a vitamin
I don't take any such supplement that claims to help boost brain function, but I've heard or read that ginkgo biloba, an herb, can increase the circulation to the brain and can even help those with early to moderate stage alzheimer's disease. One should really talk with their physician before using any type of herbs or supplements as there may be side effects and/or drug interactions with other medications.
I also read that omega-3's (fatty acids) may help brain function which may be found in cold water fish such as salmon as well as flaxseed and some nuts. I take a flax oil capsule on a daily basis to try to help keep my cholesterol (fatty, waxy substance in blood) at a healthy reading (though Not in place of a medication). The fish oil caps may work the same way but some brands could have mercury in them which is also why one should not consume fish (including canned tuna fish) more than a couple days of week.
I was just searching on yahoo for other suggestions to boost brain power, and a study suggests dark chocolate can help which researchers believe is due to the flavanols or antioxidents in the dark chocolate. I believe that they recommend dark that has at least 60% cocoa but not quite certain of exact percentage. And of course it may be high in saturated and/or transfats (partially hydrogenated fats) fat, so I'm sure that moderation is the key as with anything in one's life.
I've also heard of choline, another supplement, which I believe we have in our brains already, acetylcholine(?) Not sure of the effectiveness of it though or the science behind it. Please do speak with your dr before adding anything to your daily regimen. Take good care!
Essential Fatty Acids
Ginko Biloba
Focus Factor
There's a natural memory called Ginkgo Biloba it works just fine.
http://www.gaiaprofessional.com/product.
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I take it and I see the difference. I had problems after I took a fall of a chair in my kitchen and this brought my thinking back.
Diane
Gingko Biloba!
Gotu kola is also traditionally used to enhance mental functioning.
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