Dietary supplements for mind and memory: what works, what doesn't, from the Harvard Men's Health Watch
Can taking a pill improve memory or boost brain function? That's an important question to ask about the long list of supplements that allegedly "support" or "help" the brain. These include three B vitamins (folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12) and antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and coenzyme Q10. But wait, there's more: the herbal supplements huperzine A and ginkgo biloba, along with nutraceuticals like fish oil (containing omega-3 fatty acids), curcumin, and coconut oil.
Would-be supplement shoppers also need to be aware of safety issues that have been raised about some so-called brain boosters.
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