Are brain-boosting supplements legit?
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There are many nutritional supplements on the market that claim to be able to positively effect your mental acuity. Ginko biloba, vitamin E, vitamin B, and even aspirin are supposed brain-boosters, helping to give you somewhat of a mental lift when you need it.
Skeptical? Yeah, me too. Fortunately, a new book called YOU: Staying Young clears things up a bit with regard to this whole brain supplement debate. Here's just a few of the authors' (Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen) opinions:
Vitamin E: Yes. People who consume the RDA of this vitamin have been shown to have a 43-percent less chance of developing Alzheimer's Disease.
Vitamin B: Yes. The authors suggest 400micrograms of folic acid, 800 micrograms of B12, and 40milligrams of B12, stating that B vitamins help your neurotransmitters work more effectively.
Ginko Biloba: Not Really. Although the authors point to some promising research, there is nothing conclusive yet regarding ginko biloba's alleged brain-boosting benefits.
Aspirin: Yes. According to the authors, people who take 162mg of aspirin per day have been shown to have a 40-percent decrease in arterial aging, which contributes greatly to memory loss.
If any of you have ever experienced any benefits (or none at all) from some of these supplements, we'd all be interested to hear about it.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Roy 11-09-2007 @ 12:13PM
The herb Bacopa or Brahmi is very well known to aid memory, boost mental processes and intellect. Studies have shown that Bacopa helps improve protein activity and protein synthesis, especially in brain cells, which can increase intelligence, longevity and memory. In India, children are given this herb before exams in the hopes of getting good results!
http://www.favorfinesse.com/hhbacopa.shtml
Another ayurvedic supplement is Mentat by Himalaya Herbals whose ingredients include Bacopa, Indian pennywort, Morning glory, Musk root, Indian Gooseberry among others. It aids memory, improves concentration, and has even shown beneficial effects in cases of early Parkinsons Syndrome and early Alzheimers.
http://www.favorfinesse.com/hhmentat.shtml
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annie 11-11-2007 @ 11:31PM
Hi, there is a product called Quick Thinking on the market from Rainbow Light Nutrition System, available at most natural food stores. It is a combination to Ginko and Bacopa, and it's users repeat buy this, because of it's affect on focus, long and short term memory. So that studying for exams, or focusing on tennis courts is significantly enhanced! www.rainbowlight.com
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Kasey 11-12-2007 @ 1:12AM
COQ 10. THIS PRODUCT IS EXCELLENT FOR THE HEART AS WELL AS CLEANING THE BLOOD. THE ( O ) IN COQ-10 OXYGEN.
THOSE WITH MEMORY LOSS SHOULD TAKE THIS
GINKO BIOBA < IT IS DIRECTLY FOR ((( MEMORY ))) MY MOTHER DIED OF DEMENTIEA MY BROTHER HAS THE SAME ILLNESS AND IS ONLY 45 YEARS. I AM ALMOST 50 AND I TAKE 15 TO 20 GINKO BIOBA A DAY WITH ( NO ) ISSUES !!
THANK GOD FOR HIS CURING HERBS AND OILS ! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !
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