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The Staying Sharp Guide to Supplements
Four out of 5 older adults take a dietary supplement — including vitamins, minerals and other nutrients — but for most people, the best way to get your nutrients for brain health is from a healthy diet, according to the Global Council on Brain Health. Discover the science behind the hype.
Dietary Supplements Marketed for Brain Health
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If you buy apoaequorin to help preserve your memory, you might get stung. Learn more about the research and lawsuits that beg to differ.
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Caffeine does have short-term effects on your ability to focus and remember things. But there may not be enough evidence to say those effects are cumulative.
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Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that your cells need to grow and stay healthy. But supplements of it may not benefit brain health.
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Given the ginkgo biloba tree’s staying power, perhaps it’s no wonder people look to it to give their brains a little extra staying power as they age.
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Experts reviewed the evidence for brain benefits of huperzine A and couldn't prove that it could prevent dementia or Alzheimer’s or improve memory.
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Any substance in the body that decreases with age is bound to become the subject of scientific research about aging. Coenzyme NAD is one of those substances.
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Phosphatidylserine is a fatty chemical substance in the brain that helps keep nerve cells healthy. It’s also involved in communication between brain cells.
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If you buy apoaequorin to help preserve your memory, you might get stung. Learn more about the research and lawsuits that beg to differ.
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Caffeine does have short-term effects on your ability to focus and remember things. But there may not be enough evidence to say those effects are cumulative.
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Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that your cells need to grow and stay healthy. But supplements of it may not benefit brain health.
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Given the ginkgo biloba tree’s staying power, perhaps it’s no wonder people look to it to give their brains a little extra staying power as they age.
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Experts reviewed the evidence for brain benefits of huperzine A and couldn't prove that it could prevent dementia or Alzheimer’s or improve memory.
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Any substance in the body that decreases with age is bound to become the subject of scientific research about aging. Coenzyme NAD is one of those substances.
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Phosphatidylserine is a fatty chemical substance in the brain that helps keep nerve cells healthy. It’s also involved in communication between brain cells.
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Your Brain on Fish
According to the latest research, cold-water fish, is one of the best foods for your brain. These types of fish — such as salmon, sardines, herring and trout — are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which seem to provide brain benefits. Find out more when you watch Your Brain on Fish.